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Randomized Controlled Trials

Christian RuckesMaria KabischMonika Seibert-grafeMaria Blettner

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medicine.medical_specialtyClinical researchRandomized controlled trialbusiness.industrylawAlternative medicinemedicineMEDLINEMedical physicsGeneral Medicinebusinesslaw.invention

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Background In clinical research, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are the best way to study the safety and efficacy of new treatments. RCTs are used to answer patient-related questions and are required by governmental regulatory bodies as the basis for approval decisions.

https://doi.org/10.3238/arztebl.2011.0663