### Question
How does PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE define applicable clinical trial?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 282*, **applicable clinical trial** is defined as:

> 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**

