### Question
What does clinical investigation mean?


### Answer
**Clinical investigation** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1320a*:

> any experiment involving 1 or more human subjects, or materials derived from human subjects, in which a drug or device is administered, dispensed, or used

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1320a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION > Part A-General Provisions**

