Protocol
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Protocol Definition
A formal document that describes a complete plan of research activity in the framework of a clinical study; specifically, the study objective(s), design, methodology, eligibility requests for prospective subjects and controls; intervention regimen(s), proposed methods of analysis of data; statistical considerations, and organization of the study. The protocol usually also provides the background and rationale for the trial, but these could be represented in other protocol referenced documents.Protocol Synonyms
Clinical Study Protocol, Clinical Trial Protocol, Protocol, Study Protocol, Trial Protocol, protocolTerms in Protocol category
Acquisition ProtocolPrevention Protocols