In a 'Crossover' study design, what happens to the participants?
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Correct answer: They receive the experimental drug followed by a washout period, then receive the control/placebo
In a crossover trial, each subject acts as their own control by receiving both the test drug and the placebo at different times. This design requires a washout period to ensure the first treatment is cleared before the second begins.
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