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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
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)
withdrawn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. Experimental drugs must be ...
