Reference:USA NIH - Glossary 27-May-2025 Observational study
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| Document information | |
|---|---|
| Reference | USA NIH - Glossary 27-May-2025 |
| Validity area | USA |
| Scope(s) | NIS |
| Document name | NIH - Glossary |
| Version / Revision | 27-May-2025 |
| Status | Current |
| Document type | Information from official body |
| Language(s) | EN |
| Description | ClinicalTrials.gov Glossary Terms |
| Official source | Official link |
| Restricted access | No |
| Submitted by | Florian Adragna |
| Contributors | |
| Reference Details | |
|---|---|
| Module | Module 1 â Unit 1.2.2 |
| Scope | G |
| Document part | Observational study |
| Language | EN |
| Original entry by | Florian Adragna |
| Contributors | |
| Tags | Non-interventional study, Definition |
| Comment | Definition of observational study |
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Observational study A type of clinical study in which participants are identified as belonging to study groups and are assessed for biomedical or health outcomes. Participants may receive diagnostic, therapeutic, or other types of interventions, but the investigator does not assign participants to a specific interventions/treatment. A patient registry is a type of observational study.
