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Relative Risk Reduction (RRR) is a measure of the reduction in relative risk between the experimental group and control group in clinical trials. It represents the proportion of risk reduction attributable to the intervention compared to the control group.
The calculator uses the RRR formula:
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Explanation: RRR quantifies the proportional reduction in risk between treatment and control groups, expressed as a percentage when multiplied by 100.
Details: RRR is widely used in clinical research to demonstrate the effectiveness of interventions, treatments, or preventive measures. It helps healthcare professionals and researchers understand the magnitude of benefit provided by an intervention.
Tips: Enter the Relative Risk (RR) value as a proportion (e.g., 0.75 for 75% risk). The calculator will compute the Relative Risk Reduction automatically.
Q1: What is the difference between RRR and ARR?
A: RRR (Relative Risk Reduction) expresses risk reduction as a proportion of the control group risk, while ARR (Absolute Risk Reduction) expresses the actual difference in risk between groups.
Q2: How do I interpret RRR values?
A: Higher RRR values indicate greater treatment effectiveness. An RRR of 0.5 means the intervention reduces the risk by 50% compared to the control group.
Q3: When is RRR most useful?
A: RRR is particularly useful when baseline risks are similar across studies, allowing for comparison of treatment effects regardless of the underlying risk.
Q4: What are the limitations of RRR?
A: RRR can be misleading when baseline risks differ substantially, as it doesn't reflect the actual number of events prevented.
Q5: How is RRR related to NNT?
A: Number Needed to Treat (NNT) is calculated as 1/ARR, and RRR helps contextualize the relative benefit that contributes to NNT calculation.