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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The researchers plan to scale up production and refine the technology for clinical trials.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
This reduces uncertainty and may increase the likelihood of successful outcomes in clinical trials, especially for cancer and chronic conditions.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Researchers at Saarland University in Germany headed a clinical trial that found a nasal spray could reduce the risk of coronavirus infection by two-thirds.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
With continued use, clinical trials demonstrated improvements in hydration, elasticity and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
This reduces uncertainty and may increase the likelihood of successful outcomes in clinical trials, especially for cancer and chronic conditions.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Researchers at Saarland University in Germany headed a clinical trial that found a nasal spray could reduce the risk of coronavirus infection by two-thirds.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
With continued use, clinical trials demonstrated improvements in hydration, elasticity and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for clinical trial
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“Clinical trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinical%20trial. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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