The need to strengthen Clinical research industry in India
We have old scriptures of renowned sages who had deep understanding and knowledge of medicines as well as many other fields. Fast forward to current era, we have journals, academic research and theses of experts and scientists in the field of medicine, history, agriculture, science, etc. The relevance of publications and studies has been a key factor in determining the future of any field.
Current scenario of clinical
research in India
In year 2021, India sanctioned
approximately 100 worldwide clinical studies, a highest record since 2013. In
the event of a COVID crisis in 2020, India will host 87 worldwide clinical
studies. In March 2019, India passed the New Drugs and Clinical Trials (NDCT)
guidelines to oversee the proper clinical research policy. Facing the pandemic
scenario, India showed an increase when compared with the average of a decade
of 6.2% to 8. 3% of worldwide clinical testing studies in 2020. The leading
therapy area was Contagious Diseases with a contribution of a 32.5% share.
Challenges in clinical
research industry
Although being a major
contributor in clinical trial phases, it is the need of hour to manage the
issue of studies and publications. There have been industrial observations that
pointed towards the issue of carrying out research. There are certain
inefficiencies in the current scientific or academic research as they lag
behind in solving the nation's recurring problems. Disinterest, no dedication,
facilities, equipment, funding, rewards, and restrictions imposed, as well as a
lack of experienced research faculty to supervise students, are key issues.
Various clinical
research courses are available that try to improve skills of an aspiring
student but could not achieve the results unless the student puts in efforts. A
stricter initiative has been imposed to address this issue. It is mandatory for
PG (MD/MS) and doctoral (DM/MCh) programs to provide observational study
education for research and support the contributions for future important
clinical steps. But this compulsion has become more of an “academic formality”
in order to take part in entrance tests at several medical institutions. Thus,
the Medical Council of India (MCI) has mandated that a minimum of one research
paper would be presented and published throughout post graduate courses. This
would be one of the compulsory qualifying requirements for appearing in degree
examinations.
Conclusion
The path towards better
performance of clinical research and tackling India’s healthcare concerns
requires a critical shift in medical students’ and faculty members’ academic
behavior. It could be resolved if we would establish and formulate appropriate
research queries emphasizing on improving needs of patient. To summarize, for
sake of more sustainable healthcare system, we must encourage and improvise the
overall medical research and published content. Who knows, we could even come
up with a legendary invention!
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