What this means in a clinic conversation
Labels such as single-blind or double-blind can be incomplete. Look for who was kept unaware and how; some procedures make masking difficult.
A question to bring
Were participants, clinicians and outcome assessors aware of treatment assignment?
Open the visit checklist →Related and commonly confused terms
Use the term in context
Sources and editorial context
This definition was compiled from the sources below and has not received independent clinical review. It supports understanding and consultation preparation.
- NCI Dictionary: blinded study · National Cancer InstituteReference checked 2026-10-02