Medical devices

Medical devices

Any instrument, appliance or machine that facilitates the prevention,diagnosis and treatment of illness, physical or mental injury, by a medical professional.

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placebo comparator arm

Medical devices; Clinical trials

A group of participants that receives a placebo during a clinical study. One of several arm types.

last verified date

Medical devices; Clinical trials

The last verified date is the most recent date that all of a clinical study's information was confirmed as accurate and up to date. This date may be different from the last ...

intervention type

Medical devices; Clinical trials

The general category for the intervention being studied. Intervention types include drug, device, biological, and procedure.

has data monitoring committee (DMC)

Medical devices; Clinical trials

Indicates whether the clinical study has a data monitoring committee (DMC) or data safety and monitoring board (DSMB).

recruiting

Medical devices; Clinical trials

The clinical study is currently recruiting participants. A type of recruitment status.

intervention

Medical devices; Clinical trials

A process or action that is the focus of a clinical study. This can include giving participants drugs, medical devices, procedures, vaccines, and other products that are either ...

arm

Medical devices; Clinical trials

A group or subgroup of participants in a clinical trial who receives specific interventions, or no intervention, according to the study protocol. This is decided before the trial ...