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# Workshop on Rare Disease Statistical Methods/Trial Designs
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/workshop-on-rare-disease-statistical-methods-trial-designs/
- Published: 2018-02-14T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T23:22:33.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: FDA Policy/General, #legacy-id-D5140759

*Federal Register* notice: FDA has announced a 3/19 workshop on “Utilizing Innovative Statistical Methods and Trial Designs in Rare Disease Settings.” The workshop’s goal is to discuss with stakeholders the development and regulatory decision-making challenges for such products. It will also address promising study designs and analytical methods that can help overcome the challenges. To view the notice, click [here](https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-02-14/pdf/2018-02990.pdf?ref=fdaweb.com).