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Glossary of Research Terms

To fully understand the new information you're learning about clinical trials, you may want to look up the definitions of some technical terms. Two great glossaries are available for your reference:

Web Site Description
clinicaltrials.gov

Sponsored by the U.S. National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration, clinicaltrials.gov is a trusted and respected clinical trial resource. In this glossary, you'll find an extensive list of clinical trial terms.

centerwatch.com

CenterWatch offers an array of information services and educational materials on clinical research for patients. Their glossary provides easy to use access to a wide variety of research terms.

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