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control group

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1 Definition of control group

Meaning of control group: In a clinical trial, the group that does not receive the new treatment being studied.

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.

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