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E9(R1) – Addendum: Statistical Principles for Clinical Trials

Guideline number: E9(R1)
Status: Implementation (Step 5)
Adopted (Step 4): 20 November 2019

The Addendum provides clarification on E9 and an update on the choice of estimand in clinical trials to describe an agreed framework for planning, conducting and interpreting sensitivity analyses of clinical trial data. This Addendum focuses on statistical principles related to estimands and sensitivity analysis, not on the use or acceptability of specific statistical procedures or methods. The primary focus of the Addendum is on confirmatory clinical trials.

The ICH Harmonised Guideline was finalised under Step 4 in July 1997. This document covers the preclinical safety testing requirements for biotechnological products. It addresses the use of animal models of disease, determination of when genotoxicity assays and carcinogenicity studies should be performed, and the impact of antibody formation on duration of toxicology studies.

An addendum was proposed to provide clarification on S6 and an update of the following topics discussed in the original ICH S6 Guideline: species selection, study design, immunogenicity, reproductive and developmental toxicity and assessment of carcinogenic potential. The Harmonised addendum provides further complementary guidance to the S6 Guideline and helps to define the current recommendations and reduce the likelihood that substantial differences will exist among regions.

The addendum reached Step 4 of the harmonisation process in June 2011 and was integrated as part II in the core Guideline that was then renamed S6(R1).

Guideline
Endorsed Documents

Annexes

Annexes

Guideline implementation

ANMAT, Argentina

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Not yet implemented;
ANVISA, Brazil

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In the process of implementation; Date: 1 December 2023;
COFEPRIS, Mexico

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Not yet implemented;
EC, Europe

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Implemented; Date: 30 July 2020; Reference: EMA/CHMP/ICH/436221/2017
EDA, Egypt

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Implemented; Date: 1 January 2019; Reference: Regulatory Guide for mechanisms, procedures and rules of implementing the Decree of Egyptian Drug Authority No.343 of 2021
FDA, United States

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Implemented; Date: 11 May 2021; Reference: Posted on FDA, US website
HSA, Singapore

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Implemented; Date: 1 November 2019; Reference: HSA, Singapore webpage: Guidance documents for clinical trials
Health Canada, Canada

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Implemented; Date: 21 July 2020; Reference: File #: 20-109237-45
JFDA, Jordan

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Not yet implemented;
MFDS, Republic of Korea

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Implemented; Date: 15 December 2023; Reference: Guideline on the Estimands and Sensitivity Analysis in Clinical Trials [Guideline-1335-01]
MHLW/PMDA, Japan

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Implemented; Date: 20 June 2024; Reference: PSB/PED Notification No. 0620-1
MHRA, UK

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Implemented; Date: 1 July 2020;
NAFDAC, Nigeria

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Not yet implemented;
NMPA, China

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Implemented; Date: 25 January 2022; Reference: NMPA, China Announcement No. 16 (2021)
SAHPRA, South Africa

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In the process of implementation;
SFDA, Saudi Arabia

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Implemented; Date: 10 August 2023;
Swissmedic, Switzerland

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Implemented; Date: 30 November 2019;
TFDA, Chinese Taipei

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Implemented; Date: 9 February 2021; Reference: Updated-Announcement for ICH Guidelines Recognition List
TITCK, Türkiye

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Implemented; Date: 27 May 2023; Reference: Regulation on Clinical Trials of Medicinal Products for Human Use: Official Gazette numbered 32203 on 27 May 2023

Q+A

Q+A Status: Implementation (Step 5)