Importance of Randomised Controlled Trials (RCT)
Below are some useful resources for learning about Randomised Controlled Trials.
Five-minute video, “The Gold Standard. What are randomised controlled trials and why are they important?”
Read a patient-friendly guide to key concepts for critical thinking about treatment claims. Or listen to the audio book.
Read a short pamphlet, “Clinical trials: what they are and what they’re not.”
NIHR Be Part of Research can help you make informed choices about clinical trials.
42 videos of people talking about their experiences of taking part in a clinical trial.