Plate tectonics is the theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle. Plate tectonics is the theory that Earth's outer shell is divided into several plates that glide over the mantle.
The term âfutilityâ is used to refer to the inability of a clinical trial to achieve its objectives. In particular, stopping a clinical trial when the interim results suggest that it is unlikely to achieve statistical significance can save resources that could be used on more promising research.
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials. Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants.