
Meaning of CLINICAL TRIAL
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WordNet Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | [n] a rigorously controlled test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on human subjects; in the United States it is conducted under the direction of the FDA before being made available for general clinical use |
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| | Synonyms: | | clinical test |
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| | See Also: | | phase I, phase I clinical trial, phase II, phase II clinical trial, phase III, phase III clinical trial, phase IV, phase IV clinical trials, run, test, trial | |
Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A research study that tests how well new medical treatments or other interventions work in people. Each study is designed to test new methods of screening, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of a disease. |
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