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clinical trials

Definition: A research study that tests how well new medical treatments or other interventions work in people. Each study is designed to test new methods of screening, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of a disease. (CNet) There can be as many as four phases, I - IV.

For more information: See Phase I trial, Phase II trial, Phase III trial, Phase IV trial


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