Meaning of the word "clinical trial" in English

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clinical trial

US /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl ˌtraɪəl/
UK /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl ˌtraɪəl/
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Noun

1.

a research study conducted with human volunteers to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new medical treatments, drugs, or devices

Example:
The new drug is currently undergoing a clinical trial.
Participation in the clinical trial is voluntary.
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