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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It was tested in a clinical trial with over 2,000 participants and introduced alongside the Apple Watch Series 11 earlier this week.
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PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
These findings are an important first step and set the stage for other clinical trials to see whether azelastine can reliably reduce the risk of respiratory virus infections.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
More than $18 billion has flooded into more than 200 biotechnology companies touting AI to expedite development, with 75 drugs or vaccines entering clinical trials, according to Boston Consulting Group.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Some clinical trials show short-term weight loss and better blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes,3 but these benefits often plateau within the year.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
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PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
These findings are an important first step and set the stage for other clinical trials to see whether azelastine can reliably reduce the risk of respiratory virus infections.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
More than $18 billion has flooded into more than 200 biotechnology companies touting AI to expedite development, with 75 drugs or vaccines entering clinical trials, according to Boston Consulting Group.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Some clinical trials show short-term weight loss and better blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes,3 but these benefits often plateau within the year.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Clinical trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinical%20trial. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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