A clinical research protocol generally referred to as a well-controlled and pivotal trial that aims to prove the mechanism of action of the new intervention in question. A pivotal study will generally be well-controlled, randomized, of adequate size, and whenever possible, double-blind.
Synonyms: 2B Phase IIb Trial Trial Phase 2B PHASE IIB TRIAL Trial Phase IIB
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NCIT_C132298, NCIT_C66737, NCIT_C66830, NCIT_C61410
A clinical research protocol generally referred to as a well-controlled and pivotal trial that aims to prove the mechanism of action of the new intervention in question. A pivotal study will generally be well-controlled, randomized, of adequate size, and whenever possible, double-blind. (NCI)