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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principal investigator

Pharmaceutical; Clinical trials

The doctor or researcher responsible for conducting the clinical trial.

informed consent

Pharmaceutical; Clinical trials

A process to ensure that patient volunteers understand all the risks associated participating in a clinical trial such as adverse side effects and are choosing to participate ...

investigational treatment

Pharmaceutical; Clinical trials

The new drug or therapy being tested in the clinical trial.

experimental treatment

Pharmaceutical; Clinical trials

The new drug or therapy being tested in the clinical trial.

FDA

Pharmaceutical; Clinical trials

Food and Drug Administration, which is the regulatory body in the US that is responsible for monitoring the public's health and safety regarding food and drugs

inclusion/exclusion criteria

Pharmaceutical; Clinical trials

The medical or social standards determining whether a person may or may not be allowed to enter a clinical trial. These criteria are based on such factors as age, gender, the type ...

informed consent document

Pharmaceutical; Clinical trials

A document that describes the rights of the study participants, and includes details about the study, such as its purpose, duration, required procedures, and key contacts. Risks ...