Why are randomized control trials the gold standar
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A randomized controlled trial (or randomized control trial; RCT) is a type of scientific (often medical) experiment which aims to reduce bias when testing a new treatment. ... The RCT is often considered the gold standard for a clinical trial.
What are the benefits of randomized controlled trials?
Randomised controlled trials are the most rigorous way of determining whether a cause-effect relation exists between treatment and outcome and for assessing the cost effectiveness of a treatment. They have several important features: Random allocation to intervention groups.