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 a large clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the Shield test made by Guardant Health detected 83 percent case of colon cancer, but only 13 percent of advanced precancerous lesions.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Why Ozempic Causes Constipation Constipation showed up regularly in clinical trials of the drug.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Longevity startup NewLimit plans to launch its first clinical trial of a liver medicine after raising a staggering $435 million in new funding.
—Allison Deangelis, STAT, 2 June 2026
An experimental drug for metastatic pancreatic cancer nearly doubled overall survival in a Phase 3 clinical trial, offering new hope for patients with one of the deadliest forms of cancer.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Why Ozempic Causes Constipation Constipation showed up regularly in clinical trials of the drug.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Longevity startup NewLimit plans to launch its first clinical trial of a liver medicine after raising a staggering $435 million in new funding.
—Allison Deangelis, STAT, 2 June 2026
An experimental drug for metastatic pancreatic cancer nearly doubled overall survival in a Phase 3 clinical trial, offering new hope for patients with one of the deadliest forms of cancer.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
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“Clinical trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinical%20trial. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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