Clinical Research
/ˈklɪnɪkəl rɪˈsɜːrtʃ/
Definitions
- (n.) A systematic investigation involving human participants to establish safety and efficacy of medical treatments or interventions, often regulated by law.
Clinical research protocols must comply with ethical guidelines to protect participant rights.
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- clinical research
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Commentary
In legal contexts, clinical research is tightly regulated to ensure participant protection and data integrity, often requiring approvals from institutional review boards or ethics committees.
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