RT Journal A1 Berkowitz SA, Johansen KL T1 Behavioral medicine trial design: Time for a change—reply JF Archives of Internal Medicine JO Archives of Internal Medicine YR 2012 FD September 24 VO 172 IS 17 SP 1350 OP 1351 DO 10.1001/archinternmed.2012.3223 UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archinternmed.2012.3223 AB We wish to thank Lavoie and colleagues for their thoughtful letter. We agree with their suggestion that interventions in behavioral medicine be viewed analogously to phase 1, 2, and 3 clinical trials in drug development and thank them for pointing out the recommendations of the Office of Behavioral and Social Science Research.