Phase 1
« Back to Glossary IndexPhase 1 clinical trials are designed to test a new therapy in a small group of people for the first time to evaluate safety (e.g., to determine a safe dosage range and to identify adverse effects). It can include healthy participants or patients.
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National Institute on Aging (NIA) Glossary of Clinical Research Terms
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) The Drug Development Process: Step 3 Clinical Research
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Phase I