← Back to toolboxClinical trials

Blinding

Blinding

Keeping some participants, investigators or assessors unaware of treatment allocation.

How to read it

Identify exactly who is blinded, rather than relying on single- or double-blind labels.

A common pitfall

Open-label trials can be informative, though some outcomes are more vulnerable to assessment bias.

Read it in context

Related readings will be added as the collection grows.

Source

Read the primary source ↗

Explanations by Before the Conclusion · October 29, 2026