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Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are scientific experiments that aim to reduce bias when testing the effectiveness of new treatments or interventions. In RCTs, participants are randomly assigned to either the treatment group receiving the intervention or the control group receiving a placebo, ensuring that differences in outcomes can be attributed to the intervention itself. This methodology is crucial for establishing causal relationships in research findings.
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