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phase 3 trial

— A study designed to find out whether a promising new drug actually has important beneficial effects and an acceptable frequency and severity of side effects

Full explanation:

Phase 3 trials are studies designed to find out whether a promising new drug actually has important beneficial effects and an acceptable frequency and severity of side effects.

See also:

comparison study

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