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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 trial | ||
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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 | ||
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