A step in the overall clinical research process to test a new drug, device, or treatment.
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Archives: Glossary Terms
Pharmacokinetic (PK) study
A study that measures what happens to a drug in a person’s body over time.
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pharmacovigilance
A process to detect, review, and make decisions about drug safety to protect patients.
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Pharmacodynamic (PD) study
A study that measures the effects of a drug on the human body.
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periodically
At regular or expected times.
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peer review
Evaluation by independent experts.
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Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs)
The information that patients share about their own health or well-being to answer questions in a study.
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participate
To take part in a study.
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informed consent
The process of learning and discussing the details of a research study before deciding whether to take part.
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inclusion criteria
A list of requirements a person must meet to take part in a study.
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