Randomised Controlled Trials vs. Observational Studies

Format: Videos

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Language/s: English

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Resource Link: View The Video

Target Audience: Self-directed learning

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Undergraduate

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Short Description:

5-minute video explaining the difference between randomised trials and observational studies.

Key Concepts addressed:

• 2-2 比較群は同等でなければなりません
• 2-5 自分がどの治療を受けたのかを知るべきではありません
• 2-15 人数または転帰イベントの少ない公正な比較は誤解を招く可能性があります

Details

In this 5 minute video Michael Lauer, director of the Division of Cardiovascular Studies at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute at NIH, argues that the use of randomized controlled trials is the best way to answer research questions. He explains why RCTs are effective, the challenges with conducting large trials, and how to get the medical community more engaged in these efforts.