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Definition of Research, controlled

Research, controlled: A study that compared results from a treated group and a control group. The control group may receive no treatment, a placebo, or a different treatment. See also blinded study, control group, double-blinded study.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2011 5:27:15 PM

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