Photograph by Darlyne A. Murawski, National Geographic. The peanut worm has a proboscis that resembles an elephantâs trunk, as well as a mouth that boasts an impressive array of tentacles. This bottom burrower feeds on organic materials found in mud and sand, and when done feasting it can turn the proboscis inside out to retract it inside its body.
Early clinical development is primarily composed of human proof of principle/pilot clinical studies â to confirm feasibility in human, explore patient populations and performance claims. Concomitantly, subsequent clinical trials are outlined and prepared for.
Clinical trials are part of clinical research and at the heart of all medical advances. Clinical trials look at new ways to prevent, detect, or treat disease. Clinical trials can study: New drugs or new combinations of drugs; New ways of doing surgery; New medical devices; New ways to use existing treatments; New ways to change behaviors to improve health