Question

a magazine reported on the \ treatment - emergent adverse events that occurred in 2% or more patients treated with a new medicine and with incidence greater than placebo in the treatment of depression, ocd, or bulimia.\ in the study, 2448 patients took the new medicine and 1312 patients were given placebo. identify the a. treatment group; b. control group; and c. treatments.
a. which of the following is the treatment group?
a. the placebo
b. the new medicine
c. the 2448 patients who took the new medicine
d. the 3760 patients who took part in the study
e. the 1312 patients who took placebo

Explanation:

The treatment group in a study is the group that receives the treatment (in this case, the new medicine). Option A is the placebo (not the group), Option B is the medicine (not the group), Option D is all participants (not the treatment group), Option E is the control group (receiving placebo). The 2448 patients who took the new medicine are the treatment group.

Answer:

C. The 2448 patients who took the new medicine