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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Participants and their care partners can encounter various expenses to take part in a clinical trial.
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Stacy Hurt, STAT, 23 May 2024
In one instance in 2019, according to Lewis’ indictment, a Mirati Therapeutics board member, who also worked at Lewis’ hedge fund, told the billionaire about confidential, positive clinical trial results that the company planned to announce publicly.
—Ava Benny-Morrison, Fortune Europe, 15 May 2024
The weakening of the pandemic has worsened the difficulties in conducting clinical trials for COVID indication.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2024
Last week, Eli Lilly announced positive results of its phase-3 clinical trials for its weekly insulin efsitora.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 22 May 2024
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Stacy Hurt, STAT, 23 May 2024
In one instance in 2019, according to Lewis’ indictment, a Mirati Therapeutics board member, who also worked at Lewis’ hedge fund, told the billionaire about confidential, positive clinical trial results that the company planned to announce publicly.
—Ava Benny-Morrison, Fortune Europe, 15 May 2024
The weakening of the pandemic has worsened the difficulties in conducting clinical trials for COVID indication.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2024
Last week, Eli Lilly announced positive results of its phase-3 clinical trials for its weekly insulin efsitora.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 22 May 2024
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“Clinical trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinical%20trial. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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