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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Revolution Medicines, a clinical oncology company, released a press release detailing the results of a clinical trial for a new medication on Monday, April 13.
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Eva Flowe
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
And in some clinical trials, psilocybin, MDMA and LSD have been found to have promising results in treating mental health conditions.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 20 Apr. 2026
This was the drug that Stokes got on her clinical trial.
—Angus Chen, STAT, 19 Apr. 2026
Researchers say ibogaine could eventually fill a gap in addiction treatment, particularly for opioid dependence, but more large-scale clinical trials are needed before it can be considered safe or effective for any condition.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
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Eva Flowe
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
And in some clinical trials, psilocybin, MDMA and LSD have been found to have promising results in treating mental health conditions.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 20 Apr. 2026
This was the drug that Stokes got on her clinical trial.
—Angus Chen, STAT, 19 Apr. 2026
Researchers say ibogaine could eventually fill a gap in addiction treatment, particularly for opioid dependence, but more large-scale clinical trials are needed before it can be considered safe or effective for any condition.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
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“Clinical trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinical%20trial. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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