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clinical research costs

(KLIH-nih-kul REE-serch …)
The costs related to taking part in a treatment clinical trial. These costs may include the drug or other intervention being studied as well as any special tests or procedures that are done only for the purposes of the clinical trial. They could also include data analysis and other costs associated with running the clinical trial. Clinical research costs are usually not covered by health insurance, but they may be covered by the clinical trial sponsor, such as a drug company.
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