RCT (randomised controlled trial)
Participants are randomly assigned to treatment or control, ideally blinded. The only design that proves cause and effect. Its limits: short, selected populations, expensive — which is why 10-year longevity RCTs are rare.
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Last reviewed: 6 September 2026
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