Randomized Clinical Trials:

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What Is A Randomized Clinical Trial?

Lesson 1 of 5: An Overview of Randomized Clinical Trials

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

•        Describe the purpose of a randomized clinical trial.

•        Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of randomized clinical trials.

•        Discuss the key elements of a good randomized clinical trial protocol.