Why participation in an international clinical trial platform matters during a pandemic? Launching REMAP-CAP in Japan

Kazuhiro Kamata, Kazuaki Jindai, Nao Ichihara, Hiroki Saito, Hideaki Kato, Hiroyuki Kunishima, Ayumi Shintani, Osamu Nishida, Shigeki Fujitani

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Abstract

REMAP-CAP, a randomized, embedded, multifactorial adaptive platform trial for community-acquired pneumonia, is an international clinical trial that is rapidly expanding its scope and scale in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Japan is now joining REMAP-CAP with endorsement from Japanese academic societies. Commitment to REMAP-CAP can significantly contribute to population health through timely identification of optimal COVID-19 therapeutics. Additionally, it will promote the establishment of a national and global network of clinical trials to tackle future pandemics of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, in collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including front-line healthcare workers, governmental agencies, regulatory authorities, and academic societies.

Original languageEnglish
Article number34
JournalJournal of Intensive Care
Volume9
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12-2021

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

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