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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 42-year-old man presents to his primary care provider for a follow-up appointment after a new diagnosis of hypertension follow-up. The doctor mentions that a recent study where the effect of a healthy lifestyle education program on blood pressure was studied in 2 matched rural communities. One community received health education program and the other did not. What is the type of study most likely being described here?
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Community trial