clinical trial
noun
: a scientifically controlled study of the safety and effectiveness of a therapeutic agent (such as a drug or vaccine) using consenting human subjects
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The clinical trial is taking place across 12 sites in the U.S. and is designed to test the effectiveness of Vendaje, which acts as a protective covering for non-healing foot wounds.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2025
Gracie has now signed on for a Cancer Research UK clinical trial on treatments for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Many of Genomic Prediction’s customers using the scores are participants in a clinical trial.
—Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2025
Gracie has now signed on for a Cancer Research UK clinical trial on treatments for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Many of Genomic Prediction’s customers using the scores are participants in a clinical trial.
—Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
Related Articles Colorado’s historic wolf reintroduction faces barrage of challenges 1 year after first paws hit the ground
Colorado dogs take part in clinical trial for new drug that could extend their lifespan
Trump’s first term did real, not imaginary, damage.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Clinical trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinical%20trial. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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