NIH MeSH · D000073843Publication Characteristics
Equivalence Trial
Also known asNon-Inferiority Trial · Noninferiority Trial · Equivalence Clinical Trial · Superiority Trial
Definition
Trial that aims to show a new treatment is no better and no worse than the standard treatment.
MeSH classification
- V03.175.250.500.500.125
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Common questions about Equivalence Trial
What does Equivalence Trial mean in medicine?
Trial that aims to show a new treatment is no better and no worse than the standard treatment. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Equivalence Trial known by any other names?
Yes. Equivalence Trial is also referred to as Non-Inferiority Trial, Noninferiority Trial, Equivalence Clinical Trial, Superiority Trial in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Equivalence Trial sit in the medical classification?
Equivalence Trial falls under the broader medical category "Publication Characteristics" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: V03.175.250.500.500.125). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000073843) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗