### Question
How is the term clinical investigation defined?


### Answer
The term **clinical investigation** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 282* as the following:

> given that term in section 312.3 of title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation).

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

