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well-controlled

British  

adjective

  1. regulated, operated, or restrained successfully or strictly

    well-controlled research work

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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NPR described the outcome as a striking rejection of the FDA’s stance, pointing out that every one of these compounds lacks the large, well-controlled clinical trials required to prove safety and effectiveness in humans.

From MarketWatch Sep. 17, 2026

We recently announced in the New England Journal of Medicine that we are changing the requirement for drug studies from two clinical trials to one well-controlled, well-designed trial.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 23, 2026

The FDA rejects Moderna’s application due to an inadequate and not well-controlled trial.

From Barron's Feb. 11, 2026

Schaeffler's goal is to develop components that allow for highly energy efficient, well-controlled movement, which is essential for competent bipedal robots to move and work safely alongside humans.

From BBC Feb. 5, 2026

She paused a moment, and her well-controlled agitation revealed in eye and lip told me how deeply her thoughts were stirred.

From Quiet Talks on Prayer by S. D. (Samuel Dickey) Gordon

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