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What are randomised controlled trials and why do they provide such good evidence?

In this step Sara Brookes covers "What are Randomised Controlled Trials and why do they provide such good evidence?"

In this step, Dr Sara Brookes covers the key features of randomised controlled trials and explains why such trials provide the best evidence of the effectiveness of treatments in healthcare.

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Introduction to Randomised Controlled Trials

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