Glossary Term

Phase 4 Trial

Study Design

Also known as: Phase IV, post-marketing trial, post-marketing surveillance

A post-marketing study conducted after regulatory approval to gather additional safety, effectiveness, or comparative data.

Phase 4 includes post-marketing surveillance, required post-marketing commitments or requirements (PMCs/PMRs), and pragmatic effectiveness studies. They often use real-world data sources.

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