Placebo Control
/ˈpleɪsboʊ kənˌtroʊl/
Definitions
- (n.) A control group in clinical trials that receives a placebo to help determine the treatment's efficacy while minimizing bias.
The study used a placebo control to objectively assess the new drug's impact.
Forms
- placebo control
- placebo controls
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Commentary
In legal contexts concerning pharmaceutical regulation and clinical research compliance, 'placebo control' is critical in defining trial validity and evidentiary standards for drug approval.
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