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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Studies of people with cancer have previously found that those taking daily low-dose aspirin have a reduction in the spread of some cancers, such as breast, bowel, and prostate cancers, leading to ongoing clinical trials.
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
The process typically takes 10 to 15 years and requires extensive testing, regulatory approval, and clinical trials before a drug can enter the market.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Originally used for late-stage treatment, CAR-T is now being offered earlier, thanks in part to clinical trials.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 27 Feb. 2025
The clinical trial was supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
The process typically takes 10 to 15 years and requires extensive testing, regulatory approval, and clinical trials before a drug can enter the market.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Originally used for late-stage treatment, CAR-T is now being offered earlier, thanks in part to clinical trials.
—Oumou Fofana, Essence, 27 Feb. 2025
The clinical trial was supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Clinical trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinical%20trial. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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