| Blind |
A
randomized trial is where the participants are unaware on
whether they are in the experimental or control arm of the
study; also called masked |
| Clinical Investigation |
A clinical trial is a
research study to answer specific questions about vaccines or
new therapies or new ways of using known treatments. Clinical
trials (also called medical research and research studies) are
used to determine whether new drugs or treatments are both
safe and effective. Carefully conducted clinical trials are
the fastest and safest way to find treatments that work in
people. |
| Control
Group |
The standard by which
experimental observations are evaluated. In many clinical
trials, one group of patients will be given an experimental
drug or treatment, while the control group is given either a
standard treatment for the illness or a placebo |
| Diagnostic Trial |
Are conducted to find
alternative tests or procedures for diagnosing a particular
disease or condition. |
| Double Blind |
A randomized trial
where the participant and doctor are unaware of which group
they belong to, whether it be the control or experimental |
| Experimental
Group |
The group that is
treated with the product that is being tested |
| Food and Drug Administration |
Government Agency that
sets regulations for products to be up to, in order to ensure
the safety of the general public |
| Placebo |
An inactive substance
or procedure used as a control agent |
| Prevention Trial |
Looks
for different and hopefully better ways to prevent people from
obtaining a disease or preventing the individual from
re-obtaining a disease |
| Quality of Life Trial |
These
trials test different ways to improve the quality of life for
those with chronic (terminal) illnesses |
| Screening Trial |
Used
to test the best way to detect a certain disease or condition |
| Treatment Trials |
Tests
experimental treatments, new drugs, or new therapies to the
current treatment |