Pre Clinical Research

Pre-clinical research refers to the stage of scientific research that occurs before clinical trials can begin. In this stage, researchers conduct experiments in vitro (in test tubes or petri dishes) or in vivo (in animals) to test the safety, efficacy, and potential side effects of a new drug, medical device, or treatment.

During pre-clinical research, researchers aim to answer several questions, including:

• Is the drug, device, or treatment safe?
• What is the optimal dose and delivery method?
• Does the drug, device, or treatment work as intended?
• What are the potential side effects, and how severe are they?

The results of pre-clinical research are used to inform the design of clinical trials, which are the next step in the drug development process. Only after pre-clinical testing has been completed and has shown promising results can a drug or medical device move on to clinical trials.