Those that work in the biopharmaceutical or device industry are likely familiar with the term synthetic controls. But what exactly are synthetic controls, and why (where, when, how) would one use them? Although there’s still some debate around their value in clinical research, high-quality synthetic controls can increase study efficiency, lower costs, and get life-changing treatments to patients faster.
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