Why no breakthrough yet? Or, why is it 'taking so long' to test COVID-19 treatments? - Bert Hubert's writings
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- Many potential COVID-19 treatments exist, but none have proven 100% effective, and most are only 20-50% effective when used at the right time.
- Conflicting results from small trials are expected due to statistical noise; even a 50% effective treatment may show no improvement in a small sample.
- Well-coordinated large-scale trials are essential for reliable results, but they take time to organize and execute properly.