Clinical trials in toxicology are vital for several reasons: 1. Safety Evaluation: They help ensure that new drugs or treatments are safe for human use. 2. Dose Determination: Trials help identify the maximum tolerated dose and the safe dosage range. 3. Risk Assessment: They contribute to understanding the risk-benefit ratio of new substances. 4. Regulatory Approval: Data from clinical trials are crucial for obtaining regulatory approval from agencies like the FDA or EMA.