In a therapeutic clinical trial, both the experimental group and the control group are composed of patients who have the disease for which a therapy is being tested.

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In a therapeutic clinical trial, the objective is to assess the effectiveness of a new treatment or therapy. Therefore, both the experimental group (receiving the treatment under investigation) and the control group (receiving a standard treatment, a placebo, or no treatment) are composed of patients who have the disease or condition for which the therapy is being tested, to ensure that any observed effects can be attributed to the treatment itself rather than differences in the condition of the participants.

In a Therapeutic Clinical Trial, Both the Experimental Group and the Control