Baseline
Your starting measurements, taken before treatment begins.
Learning
What it means
Baseline is the set of measurements taken before the study treatment starts. Later results are compared against it.
Why it matters if you take part
The baseline visit is often the longest, because it is where most of the initial tests and questionnaires happen.
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This explains how clinical research works. It is not medical advice and does not describe any specific condition or treatment. Only a trial site can determine whether someone can take part in a study.