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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In an interview with Good Morning America on Thursday, May 9, Brooke Nelson shared that she’s lost 60 pounds since participating in a new clinical trial after weighing in at more than 200 pounds prior.
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Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Initial clinical trial results were published in early December and investigated how well the vaccine worked in more than 11,000 people over age 18 enrolled across four trial groups in the United Kingdom, Brazil, and South Africa.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024
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Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Initial clinical trial results were published in early December and investigated how well the vaccine worked in more than 11,000 people over age 18 enrolled across four trial groups in the United Kingdom, Brazil, and South Africa.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 9 May 2024
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“Clinical trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinical%20trial. Accessed 14 May. 2024.
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