pharmaphorum October 11, 2023
Phil Taylor

The FDA is setting up a new advisory committee to provide independent expertise on the emerging category of technologies like digital therapeutics, virtual and augmented reality, wearable devices and artificial intelligence.

The regulator said it is currently seeking nominations of individuals with “technical and scientific expertise from diverse disciplines and backgrounds” who can advise it on the benefits, risks, and clinical outcomes associated with the use of digital health technologies (DHTs).

The committee will consist of nine voting members, including the chair, and could include representatives from industry, consumer organisations, and the medical profession. It is due to be fully operational in 2024, said the FDA, which will accept nominations through 11th December.

“As digital health technologies advance, the FDA...

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