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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In clinical trials, roughly 78% of patients reached remission and more than 80% were still in remission a full year later.
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Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Emerging African manufacturers, meanwhile, still need earlier support for research and development, clinical trials, and regulatory dossiers.
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Paul Adepoju,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
The first in-human clinical trial will assess the drug's safety profile, hopefully providing a green light for further efficacy studies.
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New Atlas,
2 July 2026
To date, there have not been any clinical trials testing the safety or efficacy of this trend.
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Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
1 July 2026
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Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Emerging African manufacturers, meanwhile, still need earlier support for research and development, clinical trials, and regulatory dossiers.
—
Paul Adepoju,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
The first in-human clinical trial will assess the drug's safety profile, hopefully providing a green light for further efficacy studies.
—
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
To date, there have not been any clinical trials testing the safety or efficacy of this trend.
—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
1 July 2026
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“Clinical trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinical%20trial. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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