clinical trial

American  

1. the scientific investigation of a new treatment that has shown some benefit in animal or laboratory studies, but that has not yet been proven effective in humans.

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Example Sentences

Shares in the U.K. pharmaceutical giant are rising, suggesting it scored a big win with a successful late-stage clinical trial for tozorakimab, Mould says.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company, which is testing the technology in clinical trials, is seeking regulatory authorization through the FDA, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The drug has already shown promise in early-stage clinical trials, particularly in patients with certain blood disorders.

From Barron's

Future research will focus on confirming these results in randomized clinical trials and exploring whether the benefits go beyond weight loss.

From Science Daily

Another clinical trial is already underway to determine whether these cholesterol reductions will translate into fewer heart attacks and strokes.

From Science Daily