Abstract:Pragmatic trials aim to answer the question "Can the intervention work under usual conditions?", whereas explanatory trials aim to answer "Can the intervention work under ideal conditions?" (1). Pragmatic trials, undertaken in routine practice settings, may provide more relevant evidence to support decision making for most stakeholders, such as patients, clinicians, health systems, payers, and policymakers. Furthermore, pragmatic trials leverage existing clinical infrastructure and can be implemented at a frac… Show more
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