Yes, the FDA can get back to the company earlier than the 30 days.
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As I understand it, if the FDA does not raise any issues within 30 days of the IND submission then the trial can start. However, I also understand that the FDA can give a response to the IND that allows the company to begin the trial without having to wait 30 days. That is the option that I hope the FDA chooses. Why should people continue to die while the world waits 30 days for the expiration of some arbitrary deadline? Bureaucracy at its finest?