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Only a well-designed clinical study can deliver scientifically sound results. A good study design eliminates as many sources of bias or systemic errors as possible, leading to higher acceptance and validity of study results. In the following section, factors impacting cosmetic study design and their handling are briefly described.
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Hughes-Formella, B. (2011). Study Design. In: Fluhr, J.W. (eds) Practical Aspects of Cosmetic Testing. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-05067-1_11
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