Clinical Trials & Supportive Activities

The Clinical Trials and Supportive Activities topic includes research that tests how interventions affect people’s health, along with the work needed to plan and carry out those studies. It covers clinical trials and supporting activities such as training, research infrastructure, support services, and preliminary studies.

Clinical trials can evaluate ways to prevent, detect, or treat disease and improve quality of life. Careful planning and reliable support systems help researchers conduct studies and gather useful evidence. This work provides a foundation for understanding whether interventions are safe and effective and for making informed decisions about health care.