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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completed

Pharmaceutical; Clinical trials

the study has concluded normally; participants are no longer being examined or treated (i.e., last patient's last visit has occurred)

suspended

Pharmaceutical; Clinical trials

See Recruitment Status

terminated

Pharmaceutical; Clinical trials

See Recruitment Status

withdrawn

Pharmaceutical; Clinical trials

study halted prematurely, prior to enrollment of first participant

risk-benefit ratio

Pharmaceutical; Clinical trials

The risk to individual participants versus the potential benefits. The risk/benefit ratio may differ depending on the condition being treated.

screening trials

Pharmaceutical; Clinical trials

Refers to trials which test the best way to detect certain diseases or health conditions.

side effects

Pharmaceutical; Clinical trials

Any undesired actions or effects of a drug or treatment. Negative or adverse effects may include headache, nausea, hair loss, skin irritation, or other physical problems. ...