Glossary

The individual responsible for the conduct of the trial and participant safety.

A small-scale study conducted to test the trial�s feasibility and design.

A preliminary study to determine if a clinical trial can be effectively conducted.

The person, organization, or company funding the clinical trial.

A measure of whether study results are likely due to the intervention rather than chance.

The current best treatment widely accepted by medical professionals.

The speed at which participants are enrolled in a clinical trial.

An organization that oversees clinical trials and ensures compliance with laws and guidelines.

The relationship between the amount of a drug and its effect on participants.

The documentation of adverse events during a clinical trial.

The point at which all participants have finished their participation in the trial.

The process of gathering and recording information during a clinical trial.

The accuracy and consistency of data collected during a clinical trial.

A phase of a study without active intervention, used to gather baseline or natural data.