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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Some clinical trials indicate that BCAAs may help alleviate soreness during this process, which could be especially helpful for those who are new to exercise or regularly training at high intensity, Hernandez said.
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Allison Forsyth, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Høeg pointed to the number of deaths of babies who received the RSV monoclonals in clinical trials, despite study investigators and the FDA determining the deaths appeared to be unrelated to the products.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 20 Feb. 2026
The dispute centered over a 40,000-person clinical trial that concluded Moderna's new vaccine was more effective in adults aged 50 and older than one of the standard flu shots used today.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
An upcoming once-daily pill form of tirzepatide, called orforglipron, has shown promising results during clinical trials and is awaiting FDA approval.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
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Allison Forsyth, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Høeg pointed to the number of deaths of babies who received the RSV monoclonals in clinical trials, despite study investigators and the FDA determining the deaths appeared to be unrelated to the products.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 20 Feb. 2026
The dispute centered over a 40,000-person clinical trial that concluded Moderna's new vaccine was more effective in adults aged 50 and older than one of the standard flu shots used today.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
An upcoming once-daily pill form of tirzepatide, called orforglipron, has shown promising results during clinical trials and is awaiting FDA approval.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Clinical trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinical%20trial. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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