RCT

A Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) is a scientific study designed to test the effectiveness of a treatment or intervention. Participants are randomly assigned to either the treatment group, which receives the intervention, or a control group, which does not. This randomization helps eliminate biases and ensures that any differences in outcomes can be attributed to the treatment itself. RCTs are considered the gold standard in research because they provide strong evidence about whether an intervention works and under what conditions, making them invaluable in fields like medicine and social science.