Woodhead Publishing Clinical Research in Paediatric Psychopharmacology: A Practical Overview of the Ethical, Scientific, and Regulatory Aspects (Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomedicine)

Clinical Research in Paediatric Psychopharmacology: An Overview of the Ethical, Scientific and Regulatory Aspects provides a practical guide and overview of the ethical, scientific and regulatory aspects of clinical research in pediatric psychopharmacology, also discussing practical points to consider when developing clinical research in this field. The book is ideal for professionals involved in clinical research in pediatric psychopharmacology, i.e., including, but not limited to pediatricians, health care professionals, researchers, investigators, pharmaceutical company personals and potentially ethics committee members. Topics discussed include the role of patient organization and advocacy groups in research, the role of families and patients: ‘should I involve my kid in a clinical research?, and historical, ethical, regulatory, clinical, scientific, intercultural and practical aspects of clinical research in child and adolescent psychopharmacology. Covers both theoretical and practical aspects Develops different angles from the regulatory frame, to the patient perspective Proposes insights rather than tips Offers future perspective for pediatric development Review A practical guide to the ethical, scientific and regulatory aspects of clinical research in pediatric psychopharmacology From the Back Cover Clinical Research in Paediatric Psychopharmacology: An Overview of Ethical, Scientific and Regulatory Aspects Edited by Philippe Auby Clinical Research in Paediatric Psychopharmacology has been developed and organised with the aim of being a practical guide that provides an overview of the ethical, scientific and regulatory aspects of clinical research in paediatric psychopharmacology. The book discusses the practical points to consider when developing clinical research in this field which includes running clinical trials and configuring the study design and methodology. The book also examines historical and intercultural perspectives of child and adolescent psychopharmacology and global paediatric development. Clinical Research in Paediatric Psychopharmacology is a practical and useful reference for professionals involved in paediatric clinical research which includes but are not limited to paediatricians, health care professionals, researchers, principal investigators, pharmaceutical company personnel, and medical ethics committee members. Key Features Covers both theoretical and practical aspects of clinical research in paediatric psychopharmacology Approaches the topic from different angles from the regulatory framework to the patient perspective Discusses ethical and safety considerations for research in paediatric psychopharmacology Offers future perspective for paediatric development About the Editor Dr Philippe Auby is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. He started his residency training in Psychiatry in 1986 and received his MD from the Toulouse University of Medicine, France. In 1989 and 1990, for his military service, the author worked as a psychiatrist in South East Refugee Camps in Thailand. After an initial training in adult psychiatry, he completed a board certification in child and adolescent psychiatry and a post-graduate diploma in psychology. His main research interests are in child and adolescent psychiatry, schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, PTSD, consultation/liaison psychiatry and inter-cultural psychiatry. In 1996 he joined a CRO based in Paris before moving first to Eli Lilly France then to BMS France. In 2001, he moved to BMS European Headquarter in Belgium prior working for Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, in Princeton as Executive Director-CNS Abilify in 2004. Early 2007, he moved to Lundbeck to create the International Clinical Research Department of Paediatric Neuro-Psychiatry. His current title is Senior Medical Director, Corporate ICR France and Paediatrics. About the Author Dr Philippe Aubyis a Child and