clinical trial
US /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl ˌtraɪəl/
UK /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl ˌtraɪəl/
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essai clinique, étude clinique
a research study conducted with human volunteers to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new medical treatments, drugs, or devices
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The new drug is currently undergoing a clinical trial.
Le nouveau médicament est actuellement soumis à un essai clinique.
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Participation in the clinical trial is voluntary.
La participation à l'essai clinique est volontaire.