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clinical testing

[/ˈklɪnɪkəl ˈtɛstɪŋ/]
noun
ensaio clínico
1. Research studies performed on human subjects to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new medical treatments, drugs, or therapeutic procedures before regulatory approval
The pharmaceutical company completed Phase 2 clinical testing for the new cancer drug.
A empresa farmacêutica completou o ensaio clínico de Fase 2 para o novo medicamento contra o câncer.
2. Systematic testing of medical devices or interventions in controlled settings with patient participants
Clinical testing of the new prosthetic limb showed promising results in mobility improvement.
O ensaio clínico do novo membro protético mostrou resultados promissores na melhoria da mobilidade.
Synonyms
clinical trialhuman trialin vivo testingpatient testing
Antonyms
preclinical testinglaboratory testingin vitro testing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ensaio clínico
Standard term used in Brazilian medical and pharmaceutical contexts
São Paulo
teste clínico
Alternative colloquial form sometimes used in medical settings
Portugal
ensaio clínico
Standard term in Portuguese medical terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

pass clinical testing
undergo clinical testing
clinical testing phase
clinical testing trial
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