clinical trial

the scientific investigation of a new treatment that has shown some benefit in animal or laboratory studies, but that has not yet been proven effective in humans.

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But then his mum heard about a clinical trial at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London that would change her son's life.

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Another, called zoliflodacin, has also shown promise in phase 3 clinical trials.

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Some 3,000 women a year could benefit from capivasertib after a clinical trial showed it can slow progression of the disease, and shrink tumours in a quarter of people.

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They aim to carry out a total of 15 as part of a clinical trial.

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Ms Knowles' consultant at Blackpool Victoria Hospital had given her three options – try to get a transplant despite her relapse, join a clinical trial or "do nothing".

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