Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB)
An independent group that reviews safety data while a study is running.
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What it means
A DSMB is a committee independent of the study team that periodically reviews accumulating data and can recommend that a study be changed or stopped.
Why it matters if you take part
It is an ongoing safety check that operates while the study is underway, not only at the end. Not every study has one.
Related terms
This explains how clinical research works. It is not medical advice and does not describe any specific condition or treatment. Only a trial site can determine whether someone can take part in a study.