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Understanding Trial Phases

What Phase 1, 2, 3, and 4 actually mean

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  • Phase 1 — Is it safe?
  • Phase 2 — Does it work?
  • Phase 3 — Is it better than what we have?
  • Phase 4 — What happens long-term?

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