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Common Terms to Understand When Considering a Clinical Trial

Control Groups

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A control group is the standard by which experimental observations are
evaluated and measured. For example, one group of patients in a trial is given the experimental treatment to be studied. The other group (control group) is given a proven treatment or placebo. Because the results of the group given the proven treatment or placebo can be predicted, they are considered to be the control group.


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