Glossary

A type of clinical trial where participants receive multiple treatments in a specific order.

A break between treatments in a trial to clear the effects of a previous intervention.

A change or update to the original trial protocol.

A professional managing the day-to-day operations of a clinical trial.

A group of participants studied over time without intervention.

The process of officially registering participants in a clinical trial.

The U.S. agency responsible for regulating drugs, devices, and clinical trials.

A public database where details about a clinical trial are registered for transparency.

A medical device being tested for safety and effectiveness in clinical trials.

The process of reviewing and confirming clinical trial outcomes.

An independent group that monitors participant safety and study progress.

The evaluation of clinical trial results by independent experts in the field.

A person who initiates and conducts a clinical trial, taking on both roles.

Additional results measured to assess the effects of a treatment or intervention.