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comparative trial

comparative trial A comparative trial is a research study designed to compare two or more interventions by measuring how they differ on selected outcomes.

A comparative trial is a research study designed to compare two or more interventions by measuring how they differ on selected outcomes. In this packet, it refers to a randomized study that assigns participants to different splint types and compares their results over time.