Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER) Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER)
A study comparing two or more treatments.
Example of Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER) in a sentence
A comparative effectiveness research study compares at least two treatments to determine differences in outcomes.
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Comparative effectiveness research compares treatments with drugs or devices, different ways to diagnose a condition, or how best to provide health care and services.
An example of a comparative effectiveness research study would be comparing Advil, Aleve, Tylenol, and Aspirin to see which is better for treating headaches. Generally, a placebo is not used in comparative effectiveness research.
Other info to think about when joining a study
If you are thinking about joining a comparative effectiveness research study, you should understand what study treatments are being compared and why.
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CDISC Controlled Terminology
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