clinical trial standards

Clinical trial standards refer to a set of guidelines and regulations designed to ensure that medical research is conducted ethically and safely. These standards protect participants' rights and well-being while ensuring that the data collected is reliable and valid. Key aspects include obtaining informed consent from participants, ensuring that the study protocol is rigorously followed, and maintaining transparency in reporting results. Regulatory agencies, such as the FDA in the U.S., oversee these standards to ensure that new treatments are safe and effective before they are widely used by the public.