A group of researchers is looking to get Health Canada approval for their new hypertension drug. To get approval, they must conduct a series of clinical trials to ensure safety and... A group of researchers is looking to get Health Canada approval for their new hypertension drug. To get approval, they must conduct a series of clinical trials to ensure safety and efficacy of the drug. As discussed in Tuesday's class, clinical trials are an example of what kind of study?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the classification of clinical trials in the context of a study design, likely based on the information discussed in class. It seeks to identify the type of study clinical trials are categorized as.
Answer
Observational study
Clinical trials are observational studies designed to test the safety and efficacy of new drugs or treatments.
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Clinical trials are observational studies designed to test the safety and efficacy of new drugs or treatments.
More Information
Clinical trials involve human volunteers and are essential for determining the safety and efficacy of new treatments before they can be approved for public use.
Tips
A common misconception is confusing clinical trials (interventional studies) with purely observational studies, where no intervention is applied by researchers.
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