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Prospective

Definition

A study design that follows participants forward in time from the present to observe outcomes as they occur.

Example

Enrolling 1,000 pregnant women today and following them through delivery to track birth outcomes.

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Related Terms

RetrospectiveCohort StudyRandomized Controlled Trial (RCT)

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Last updated: March 2026

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