### Question
How does the law define qualifying clinical trial?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1396d*, **qualifying clinical trial** is defined as:

> a clinical trial (in any clinical phase of development) that is conducted in relation to the prevention, detection, or treatment of any serious or life-threatening disease or condition and is described in any of the following clauses:


(i) The study or investigation is approved, conducted, or supported (which may include funding through in-kind contributions) by one or more of the following:


(I) The National Institutes of Health

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1396d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XIX-GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS**

