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Definition of Preclinical study
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Preclinical study: A study to test a drug, a procedure, or another medical treatment in animals. The aim of a preclinical study is to collect data in support of the safety of the new treatment. Preclinical studies are required before clinical trials in humans can be started.
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