main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search     From Phoenix5's Prostate Cancer Glossary Phase III trial Definition: A clinical trial where the results of people taking a new treatment is compared with results of people taking standard treatment, for example, which group has better survival rates or fewer side effects. In most cases, studies move into phase III trials only after a treatment seems to work in Phases I and II. Phase III trials may include hundreds of people at many doctors' offices, clinics, and cancer centers nationwide. More information at Food and Drug Administration, protocol, double-blinded. See Phase II trial, Phase IV trial. make another selection #s   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  WXYZ main menu   -   articles   -   prostate   -   stories   -   sexuality   -   resources   -   glossary   -   search The Glossary Booklet   -   The Personal Edition Definitions are provided for education only and are not medical advice. Created exclusively for Phoenix5. © 2002 Phoenix5.