Clinical Test (Noun)
Meaning
A rigorously controlled test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on human subjects; in the United States it is conducted under the direction of the FDA before being made available for general clinical use.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The pharmaceutical company invested heavily in the clinical test of their new cancer treatment to ensure its safety and efficacy.
- The clinical test results showed a significant improvement in patient outcomes, paving the way for FDA approval.
- Before the new medical device could be used in hospitals, it had to undergo a rigorous clinical test to assess its performance and potential risks.
- The researchers carefully monitored the participants in the clinical test to identify any adverse reactions to the experimental medication.
- The FDA reviewed the data from the clinical test and determined that the new drug was safe for use in treating patients with the specified condition.