| A | B |
| Medical research | Another name for clinical trial |
| Phases | There are 4 of these. |
| Placebo | An inactive pill, liquid or powder |
| Control Group | Group that doesn't receive treatment or drug |
| Study Group | Group that receives treatment or drug |
| Participant | Term for people in a clinical trial |
| Regulatory | Overseeing body of a clinical trial |
| Informed Consent | Detailed guide for participants in a clinical trial |
| Sponsors | Funding source for clinical trials |
| Eligibility | Another term for qualifying |
| IRB | Independent regulatory body |
| NIH | Federal regulatory body |