Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs)

Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) are research studies used to evaluate the effects of treatments or interventions. In an RCT, participants are randomly assigned to either the treatment group, which receives the intervention, or the control group, which does not. This randomization helps ensure that the two groups are similar, reducing biases and allowing researchers to compare outcomes more accurately. By following both groups over time, RCTs provide strong evidence about the efficacy and safety of the treatment being tested, making them a gold standard in clinical research and other fields.