RANDOMIZED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does randomized mean? 

• RANDOMIZED (adjective)
  The adjective RANDOMIZED has 1 sense:

1. set up or distributed in a deliberately random way

  Familiarity information: RANDOMIZED used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• RANDOMIZED (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Set up or distributed in a deliberately random way

Synonyms:

randomised; randomized

Similar:

irregular (contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice)

 Context examples 

The relative proportion of subjects to be randomized to the arm.

(Arm Randomization Weight, NCI Thesaurus)

EXAMPLE(S): n/a, randomized controlled trial, non-randomized trial

(Interventional Study Protocol Version Allocation Code, NCI Thesaurus/BRIDG)

Subjects were randomized to 12 months of aerobic exercise or stretching and toning.

(Aerobic Exercise Slows Cognitive Decline in Adults at Risk of Alzheimer's, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

The new study reports on results from the Males, Antioxidants, and Infertility Trial (MOXI), a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical study conducted at nine sites across the United States.

(Antioxidant supplements do not improve male fertility, National Institutes of Health)

Both large population studies and randomized control trials suggested caffeine intake of up to 300 mg per day (or 3 cups of coffee a day) may be safe for arrhythmic patients.

(3 Cups Of Coffee Daily Could Improve Heart Function, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

The researchers want to add to this current observational study to establish, through randomized controlled trials, that eating fish can lead to better sleep, better school performance and other real-life, practical outcomes.

(Weekly Fish Consumption Linked to Better Sleep, Higher IQ, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

A randomized, controlled trial that is designed to evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of a drug for a given indication.

(phase IV trial, NCI Thesaurus)

To help fill the research gap, scientists conducted the Age of Blood in Children in Pediatric Intensive Care Units (ABC-PICU) randomized trial at 50 medical centers between February 2014 and November 2018.

(Fresh red blood cell transfusions do not help critically ill children more than older cells, National Institutes of Health)

The evidence gathered in the study is based on the findings of meta-analyses and systematic reviews of observational studies, randomized controlled trials, and reviews.

(Adequate intake of milk and dairy products in different life stages helps prevent chronic diseases, University of Granada)

A pivotal study will generally be well-controlled, randomized, of adequate size, and whenever possible, double-blind.

(Phase IIb Trial, NCI Thesaurus)