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Clinical Trial- Definition of Clinical Trial

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Updated January 11, 2009

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Definition: As defined by the National Cancer Institute:
A type of research study that tests how well new medical approaches work in people. These studies test new methods of screening, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of a disease. Also called clinical study.

Source:

Dictionary of Cancer Terms. National Cancer Institute. Accessed: January 11, 2009. Clinical Trial

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