Phase 4
« Back to Glossary IndexPhase 4 clinical trials are conducted after an therapy has been approved and marketed. Many of these studies are designed to monitor effectiveness of a newly approved therapy in the general population and to collect information about any adverse effects associated with widespread use.
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National Institute on Aging (NIA) Glossary of Clinical Research Terms
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) The Drug Development Process: Step 3 Clinical Research
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NCATS Toolkit for Patient-Focused Therapy Development: Clinical Trials
NCATS Toolkit for Patient-Focused Therapy Development: Educating Your Disease Community
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Phase IV