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| In a clinical trial, the group that does not receive the new treatment being studied. This group is compared to the group that receives the new treatment, to see if the new treatment works. |
Previous Definitions: | continuum of care, contraindication, contralateral, contrast material, control animal | Next Definitions: | controlled clinical trial, controlled low-voltage electrical stimulation, controlled study, conventional medicine, conventional therapy |
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