A Phase II clinical trial is best described by which of the following characteristics?
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Correct answer: Exploratory study in a small number of patients with the target disease to evaluate efficacy
Phase II trials focus on 'proof of concept' and finding the optimal dose in patients who actually have the disease. These studies help determine if the drug has enough biological activity to warrant expensive Phase III testing.
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