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

Clinical trial researchers could use the thinning biomarker to minimize cost by selecting participants who haven't yet developed any disease but are on track for it, Seshadri said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2024

Clinical trial data suggest that the forthcoming formula generated a strong antibody response against circulating variants, including BA.2.86, according to the vaccine maker.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2023

Clinical trial data from 350 sites across 31 countries showed that Beyfortus was 75% effective against RSV-associated lower respiratory illness and 62% effective against RSV-associated hospitalization in the first 5 months after birth.

From Salon • Aug. 29, 2023

Clinical trial data show the pill works quickly, beginning to ease depression in as little as three days, significantly faster than general antidepressants, which can take two weeks or longer to have an effect.

From New York Times • Aug. 4, 2023

Clinical trial researchers are known for keeping their data under wraps because they’re concerned they won’t be analyzed properly, or they’re still writing papers.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 24, 2023