Glossary Term

Pragmatic Trial

Study Design

Also known as: pragmatic clinical trial, PCT

A trial designed to evaluate interventions under conditions close to routine clinical practice rather than tightly controlled efficacy settings.

Pragmatic trials use broad eligibility criteria, real-world endpoints, and minimally invasive data collection. They often pair with EHR-based recruitment and follow-up.

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