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Dose-Escalation Study

Meaning

A dose-escalation study is a foundational clinical trial design, typically conducted in Phase I, aimed at systematically increasing the dose of a novel therapeutic agent in successive, small groups of participants. The primary purpose is to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and to identify the dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) of the compound. This rigorous methodology is critical for establishing a safe and biologically effective dosing range for future clinical development.