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Phase 3 Clinical Trial

Meaning

A Phase 3 Clinical Trial is the pivotal, large-scale stage of human testing for a new drug or biologic, designed to confirm its effectiveness, monitor side effects, compare it to standard or placebo treatments, and gather information that will permit safe use. These trials typically involve hundreds to thousands of participants and are essential for establishing the overall benefit-risk profile required for regulatory approval. Successful completion of this phase is the primary prerequisite for submitting a New Drug Application (NDA) or Biologic License Application (BLA).