Research conducted with human subjects or on material of human origin in which an investigator directly interacts with human subjects; includes development of new technologies, study of mechanisms of human diseases, therapy, clinical trials, epidemiologic, behavior, and health services research.
Synonyms: CLINICAL STUDY clinical study Study study Clinical Research Clinical Studies Clinical Study
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NCIT_C132298, NCIT_C54447, NCIT_C132310, NCIT_C54587, NCIT_C165451, NCIT_C61410, NCIT_C67497, NCIT_C175518
A clinical study involves research using human volunteers (also called participants) that is intended to add to medical knowledge. There are two main types of clinical studies: clinical trials (also called interventional studies) and observational studies. [ClinicalTrials.gov] See also clinical trial.
A clinical study involves research using human volunteers (also called participants) that is intended to add to medical knowledge. There are two main types of clinical studies: clinical trials (also called interventional studies) and observational studies. [ClinicalTrials.gov] See also clinical trial. (CDISC Glossary)