1. (noun) 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

• clinical test

1. (noun) 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

• phase i
• phase i clinical trial
• phase ii
• phase ii clinical trial
• phase iii
• phase iii clinical trial
• phase iv
• phase iv clinical trial

1. (noun) 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

• run
• test
• trial