{
  "name": "Hive Prospect Clinical Trial Cost Benchmark Reference",
  "updated": "2026-10-13",
  "canonical": "https://prospect.hive.baby/benchmarks/clinical-trial-costs",
  "benchmarks": [
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      "phase": "Phase 1",
      "currency": "USD",
      "median_cost": 984000,
      "mean_cost": 2419000,
      "standard_deviation": 4035000,
      "interpretation": "Orientation only; protocol-specific costs depend on design, geography, sites, procedures, recruitment, CRO and vendor scope.",
      "source": "https://clinicaltrialrisk.org/rct-cost-modelling/benchmarking-phase-1-trial-costs/"
    }
  ],
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  "methodology": "https://prospect.hive.baby/methodology",
  "citation": "Hive Prospect. Clinical Trial Cost Benchmark Reference. Updated October 2026. https://prospect.hive.baby/benchmarks/clinical-trial-costs",
  "reuse": "Hive Prospect compilation and JSON formatting may be reused with attribution to the canonical reference page; underlying third-party source rights remain with the original source."
}