Randomized Controlled Trial

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
RCT
Pronunciation
/ˈrændəˌmaɪzd kənˈtroʊld traɪəl/
Category
Medical
Related Field
Oncology

Examples in Context

  1. To investigate, the researchers used data from a community-based, randomized controlled trial of eradication of Helicobacter pylori.
  2. This finding requires confirmation in an adequately powered prospective randomized controlled trial in patients with milder symptoms.
  3. A cluster randomized controlled trial was initiated in Trivandrum district, Kerala, India.
  4. Study Design. A cluster randomized controlled trial and economic evaluation with a12-month follow-up and with work department as the unit of randomization.
  5. Methods : A multi-centered randomized controlled trial was conducted and the enrolled participants were divided into an ear acupuncture group and a control group.

Other meanings of RCT