Surgery — Evaluating Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery Patients Who Receive Sugammadex vs. Placebo
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A Prospective Randomized Blinded Controlled Trial Comparing Clinical Outcomes in Cardiac Surgical Patients Who Receive Sugammadex vs. Placebo
Interventional studies are often prospective and are specifically tailored to evaluate direct impacts of treatment or preventive measures on disease.
Observational studies are often retrospective and are used to assess potential causation in exposure-outcome relationships and therefore influence preventive methods.
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Phase 1: Researchers test a new drug or treatment in a small group of people for the first time to evaluate its safety, determine a safe dosage range, and identify side effects.
Phase 2: The drug or treatment is given to a larger group of people to see if it is effective and to further evaluate its safety.
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Phase 4: Studies are done after the drug or treatment has been marketed to gather information on the drug's effect in various populations and any side effects associated with long-term use.
