treatment efficacy

How is Treatment Efficacy Measured?

Treatment efficacy is typically measured through randomized controlled trials (RCTs), which are considered the gold standard. In RCTs, participants are randomly assigned to either the treatment group or the control group, minimizing bias and allowing for a clear comparison. Key metrics used to measure efficacy include:
Relative Risk Reduction (RRR): The proportionate decrease in risk between the treatment and control groups.
Absolute Risk Reduction (ARR): The absolute difference in risk between the treatment and control groups.
Number Needed to Treat (NNT): The number of patients who need to be treated to prevent one additional adverse outcome.

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