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COMBINE: European cross-sector initiative to streamline combined studies

In June 2025, a pilot coordinated assessment process for multinational studies that combine a medicinal product and an in vitro diagnostic medical device was launched as part of Project 1 of the European COMBINE programme. Learn how to apply...

For the first time, sponsors can test a coordinated assessment involving a clinical trial of an investigational medicinal product (IMP) together with a performance study of an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) and at a later stage an investigation of a medical device via the European COMBINE Projects
What’s the goal?
 ✅ Reduce administrative burden
 ✅ Speed up patient access to innovative combined treatments
 ✅ Harmonise requirements under CTR, MDR and IVDR
Although the pilot phase has just begun, one thing is clear: Combined studies can be a regulatory maze — but they don’t have to be.
We know the ins and outs of drug trials under the CTR and medical device studies — so we’re ready to help our clients explore this new pilot project and make the most of it.
 Let’s make combined studies less complicated — and more impactful!
Planning a combined study? Let’s talk!