On June 1, 2016, the European Commission launched four public consultations in the field of clinical trials. The consultations cover the following topics: "Risk Proportionate Approaches in Clinical Trials"; "Summary of Clinical Trial Results for Laypersons"; "Definition of Investigational Medicinal Products and use of Auxiliary Medicinal Products" (previously called "Guidance on Investigational Medicinal Products and Non-Investigational Medicinal Products); and "Ethical Considerations for Clinical Trials on Medicinal Products Conducted with Minors." All the consultations are open for comments from stakeholders until August 31, 2016.

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