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Definition of Non-inferiority clinical trial
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Non-inferiority clinical trial: A clinical trial that shows that a new treatment is equivalent to standard treatment. Also called a non-inferior trial. See: Clinical trials. See also: Inconclusive clinical trial; Negative clinical trial; Positive clinical trial.