Burns — Pilot Trial of Statin Use in Burn Patients
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Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Pilot Trial of Statin Use in Burn Patients
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Phase 1: Researchers test a new drug or treatment in a small group of people for the first time to evaluate its safety, determine a safe dosage range, and identify side effects.
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