Puberty Suppressing Hormones: Clinical Trials
2026-06-22 · Department of Health and Social Care · 12464 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the suitability of the minimum recruitment ages of 11 for girls and 12 for boys in the PATHWAYS clinical trial.
Answer
During scientific dialogue, the age of entry was a key area of consideration between the sponsors and the Medicine and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) assessment team. This scientific dialogue has resulted in strengthened safeguards including...