Which is a key component of declaring a type of medical treatment a "pseudoscience?"

The treatment has been recently developed to treat a medical condition.
The treatment has only been through one double-blind test.
The treatment has only been observed in trials.
The treatment has been supported by claims that are anecdotal.

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A key component of declaring a type of medical treatment a "pseudoscience" is that the treatment has been supported by claims that are anecdotal. Pseudoscience often relies on personal testimonies and anecdotal evidence rather than rigorous scientific research and empirical data.