HIV/AIDS Glossary

Double-Blind Study

Synonym(s): Double-Masked Study

A type of clinical trial in which neither the participants nor the research team know which treatment a specific participant is receiving. This helps prevent bias or expectations from influencing the results of the study.

Related Term(s): Clinical Trial, Control Arm, Single-Blind Study

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