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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According to Salus Research clinical trials, the toothbrush improves gum health and removes twice as much plaque compared to a manual brush.
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Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
The truth is, today’s best nutricosmetics are built on pharma-grade processes and subjected to clinical trials published in high-credibility scientific journals.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
The results of a randomized clinical trial in Australia published in 2015 that included 386 people with a history of non-melanoma skin cancers pointed to a reduced risk of new skin cancers.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025
Next up were clinical trials for FDA approval of the final formulas, which passed with flying colors.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
The truth is, today’s best nutricosmetics are built on pharma-grade processes and subjected to clinical trials published in high-credibility scientific journals.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
The results of a randomized clinical trial in Australia published in 2015 that included 386 people with a history of non-melanoma skin cancers pointed to a reduced risk of new skin cancers.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025
Next up were clinical trials for FDA approval of the final formulas, which passed with flying colors.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Clinical trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinical%20trial. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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