Clinical Trials, Phase II

Clinical Trials, Phase 2; Drug Evaluation, FDA Phase 2; Evaluation Studies, FDA Phase 2; Phase 2 Clinical Trials
Studies that are usually controlled to assess the effectiveness and dosage (if appropriate) of diagnostic, therapeutic, or prophylactic drugs, devices, or techniques. These studies are performed on several hundred volunteers, including a limited number of patients with the target disease or disorder, and last about two years. This concept includes phase II studies conducted in both the U.S. and in other countries.