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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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.
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