Clinical hold

In Regulatory & approvals

A clinical hold is an order from a regulatory authority to delay a proposed trial or suspend one already running. It is usually issued over a safety concern, an inadequate protocol, or insufficient information. The sponsor must address the stated issues and receive clearance before continuing.

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