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Clinical trials
Clinical trials are sets of tests performed for medical research and drug development which is used to extract safety and efficacy data.
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Clinical trials
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 without coercion or ...
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 and stage of a ...
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 and potential ...
