Почему это клинически важно
DDJ uses the term when an intervention is directly compared with an alternative or with routine care.
Дизайн исследования
randomized controlled trial (RCT)
Experimental study design with random allocation to comparison groups.
Как DDJ пишет этот термин
On first use: randomized controlled trial (RCT). After that, use RCT only.
Чего избегать
- Do not use it as an automatic quality stamp without methodological context.
- Do not write as if every RCT is automatically clinically strong or transferable.