Glossary

Permission from a research institution to conduct a clinical trial.

A systematic review of trial processes and data to ensure compliance with regulations.

The extent to which participants follow study procedures and treatment instructions.

Guidelines outlining standardized trial procedures.

A potential safety concern identified during a trial that requires further investigation.

A group that independently evaluates outcomes to ensure objective reporting.

A digital system for collecting and managing trial data.

Changing the dosage of a treatment during a trial based on participant response or safety concerns.

Laboratory and animal studies conducted before human trials to assess safety and effectiveness.

The researcher conducting and overseeing the clinical trial at a specific site.

The process of identifying and enrolling participants in a clinical trial.

A phenomenon where a participant experiences a perceived improvement in symptoms due to their belief in the treatment.

A measurable biological indicator used to assess health, disease, or the effects of treatment.

The primary outcome or measure that a clinical trial is designed to evaluate.