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Common Terms to Understand When Considering a Clinical Trial

Double-Blind Study

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In this type of study neither the participants nor those conducting the study know which group is receiving the experimental treatment and which group is receiving the standard (proven) treatment or placebo. These studies are designed so that the expectations of the participants or researchers do not influence the treatment outcome.


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