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A study to test whether a new treatment has an anticancer effect (for example, whether it shrinks a tumor or improves blood test results) and whether it works against a certain type of cancer.
Ãâó: www.stjude.org/glossary
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The second stage in testing a new drug in humans. Performed in patients with the disease or condition being studied. The main purpose is to evaluate the activity of a drug, and to possibly provide information on how well the drug works.
Ãâó: www.aegis.com/pubs/cria/2003/CR030902.html
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| phase II trial |
Clinical trial conducted to test how well a new cancer treatment works against a certain type of cancer.
Ãâó: www.melanomacenter.org/glossary/p.html
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| phase II trial |
Study of a group of similar patients to determine whether there is a statistical likelihood that a new treatment will be effective against a tumor.
Ãâó: dfw-neuronetwork.com/Glossary.htm
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A study designed to get more information about a new drug's safety and how effective the drug may be. These trials may include 20-40 patients over a couple of years. A higher level of response must be seen to move the drug into phase III trials (see below).
Ãâó: saci.uthscsa.edu/PatientServices/glossary.html
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