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Confirmatory Studies

Meaning

Confirmatory studies are rigorously designed clinical trials or scientific investigations intended to provide definitive, robust evidence to verify the efficacy, safety, or biological effect suggested by earlier, often smaller, exploratory studies. These studies are typically large-scale, prospective, randomized, and controlled, serving as the final step before regulatory approval or widespread clinical adoption of a new therapeutic agent or diagnostic marker. They are essential for translating preliminary scientific findings into established clinical practice.