The glossary explains some important terms used in clinical research and clinical trials. In addition to our own knowledge and expertise, the following sources were used to define the terms:
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| patient |
A patient describes an individual who participates in a clinical investigation, either as a recipient of the device under investigation or as a control.
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subject |
| Paul-Ehrlich-Institute - PEI |
The Paul-Ehrlich-Institute (PEI) is a competent authority and responsible for performance evaluations of high risk in vitro diagnostic agents.
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| project manager |
A project manager is an individual or body with authority, accountability and responsibility for managing a project to achieve specific objectives.
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