Contraline released promising data from the clinical trial it’s conducting to test the efficacy of Adam, its male birth control product. The nonhormonal gel seems to be doing a good job of blocking the flow of sperm to the vas deferens, and no serious adverse events have been reported.
Putting data into the hands of participants is an important step in changing the traditional clinical trial paradigm. It fits in amongst the goal of running nimble and patient-centered studies. But, without legislation, it’s doubtful that pharma companies will give up ownership of participant data out of sheer goodwill.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.