Synonym(s)
AWB
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An observational study, also known as an AWB, is an epidemiological study or observational study (non-interventional study - NIS), in which no study-related intervention (intervention) such as blood sampling or x-rays is performed on the patient. The data obtained are thus derived from routine treatments of patients and not from additional diagnostics.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer