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Preclinical Studies

Meaning

Preclinical studies represent the essential stage of scientific investigation that precedes the initiation of human clinical trials for a new drug, therapy, or medical device. These investigations are rigorously conducted in vitro using cell cultures and in vivo utilizing appropriate animal models to evaluate the compound’s biological safety, efficacy, and pharmacological properties. Successful completion of the preclinical phase is a mandatory regulatory requirement for establishing a foundational safety profile before human exposure.