Episode 14: Disturbing New Trend in CRO Research: Use of Predicted Margins

In this episode, we explore a growing issue in nutraceutical clinical research: the misuse of predicted margins to gloss over incomplete data in virtual trials. When predictive models are used in place of raw results—without validation or transparency—scientific rigor is compromised. We break down what predicted margins are, when they should (and shouldn’t) be used, and how this impacts regulatory credibility.