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SRLPharma will provide guidance on appropriate and safe human sensory studies
Sensory Science in Medicinal Product Development
Sensory analysis is the scientific discipline that utilizes the human senses for the purpose of evaluating consumer products (Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), Sensory Division)
The type of volunteer panels used for sensory assessments in medicinal product development are dependent on the objectives of the research question.
At SRLPharma we choose the correct panel of volunteers to answer your research question in the most effective way. Naïve volunteers will provide subjective information on the palatability of products, while ‘Analytical’ testing is carried out by trained volunteers.
Trained Volunteer Panels
‘Trained’ volunteer panels, often referred to as ‘analytical panels’ are comprised of people who have been screened for their sensory acuity, trained on tasting principles and methods, and make objective measurements of the sensory characteristics of products. They are used to describe test products in detailed sensory terms, from which we obtain a descriptive sensory profile.
At SRLPharma we recruit and train volunteer panels for analytical measurements using strict ASTM and ISO standards, as well as our own strict internal protocols. In addition, medical inclusion/exclusion criteria, depending on the API under investigation will always be strictly adhered to.
All clinical research activities and regulated studies are run to GCP standard (ICH- GCP Clinical Trial Directives) and to the highest level of patient/volunteer safety and quality.
Naïve Panels
‘Naïve’ panels have no experience of sensory analysis and make subjective measurements of the sensory characteristics of products. They provide a hedonic reaction to the test product. When a volunteer provides a hedonic reaction to your product, they measure the palatability or the acceptability of it.
To measure the palatability of your product, SRLPharma will, under medical supervision and using protocols designed to meet your specific test requirements recruit the correct panel of volunteers. Particular emphasis will be placed on the inclusion and exclusion criteria as dictated by the medicine.
Consultancy/Training
SRLPharma provide consultancy services for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies keeping their research in-house. We advise on all aspects of sensory and consumer research for medicinal products including:
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