Real-world evidence (RWE)

    In Trial design & structure

    Real-world evidence is evidence about a treatment derived from data collected outside conventional trials — electronic health records, claims data, registries, and devices. It shows how a treatment performs in routine practice, in broader and messier populations. Its value depends heavily on the quality and completeness of the underlying data.

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