clinical trials
Synonyms: clinical study
Definition: 
(KLIN-ih-kul) A type of research study that tests an Investigational New Drug or method to see how well it works on people. The study is overseen by the Food and Drug Administration and may be carried out in a clinic or other medical facility. There are usually four phases, I - IV.
See Phase I trial, Phase II trial, Phase III trial, Phase IV trial.
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