Which regulatory document must be submitted to the FDA before a drug can begin Phase I human testing?
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Correct answer: Investigational New Drug (IND) application
An IND application includes preclinical data, chemical composition, and the proposed human trial protocol. Once the FDA reviews and allows the IND, the company can proceed with clinical trials.
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