Before a new drug
or treatment method can be introduced to the public, the health
authority or ethics committee in a certain jurisdiction usually
requires a clinical trial. This consists of a set of tests that aim
to prove the efficacy and safety of the drug or treatment being
presented upon market launch. The data typically touches upon adverse
reactions or side effects, which help the authorities decide whether
or not to approve the sale and distribution of the drug in question.
Medical clinical
trials are essentially an investigative process...
