### Question
How is the "applicable clinical trial" defined?


### Answer
The term **applicable clinical trial** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 282* as follows -

> an applicable device clinical trial or an applicable drug clinical trial

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 282*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III-NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES > Part A-National Institutes of Health**

