Treatment
Comparator clinical trials
We’re tracking 1,699 recruiting studies that include Comparator, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07857967Recruiting
Stiff-knee walking after stroke compared with healthy walking
This study measures how thigh muscles and knee movements differ when people who had a stroke walk, compared with people without a stroke. It may help design better treatments for stiff-knee walking.
Luxembourg, LuxembourgAges 18 years+ - NCT06208917RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two ways to give ondansetron for chemo nausea in kids
This trial compares two forms of ondansetron (a nausea medicine) — a dissolving film you put in the mouth versus a needle injection — to see which works better in preventing nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in children with solid tumors.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 6 months–18 years - NCT05918094RecruitingPhase 3
Testing new chemo plan plus immunotherapy for stomach cancer
This phase 3 study compares two versions of a first-time treatment for HER2-negative advanced stomach or gastroesophageal cancer, both including immunotherapy (sintilimab). It looks for a safer or more effective way to slow cancer growth or improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT03494946Recruiting
Liver transplant vs chemotherapy for colon cancer liver spread
This trial compares liver transplantation to standard chemotherapy for people with colon or rectal cancer that has spread to the liver but cannot be removed surgically. It looks at whether transplant can help patients live longer or better than chemotherapy in the right patients.
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT05704582Recruiting
Avatar vs supportive sessions to cut cannabis use
This study compares two types of talking/learning sessions—one using an “avatar” (computer-based character) and one using regular supportive sessions—to reduce cannabis use. It is meant for adults with psychotic disorders who also meet criteria for cannabis use disorder.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT07856173Recruiting
Comparing two hands-on therapies for frozen shoulder pain
This study compares two gentle hands-on therapies to see which works better for reducing pain, improving movement, and helping you use your shoulder again. It is for people with frozen shoulder who have had pain for more than 6 months.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–60 - NCT05424198Recruiting
A new device for neck pain treatment compared to the standard one
This study tests a new device that uses heat to treat neck pain that has lasted at least 3 months. It compares the new device to the standard one to see if it works better or is safer.
Farmington, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT07868614Recruiting
Comparing brain signal recordings during deep brain stimulation surgery
This study compares a new device for recording brain signals during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery with the standard equipment. DBS is a treatment for movement disorders like Parkinson's disease that uses a device to send electrical signals to specific parts of the brain.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07866183Recruiting
New approaches to fat loss for class 1 obesity
This study tests new methods to help people with mild obesity (class 1) lose fat. It aims to find more effective and safe ways to support weight loss.
MoscowAges 25–50 - NCT07873060Recruiting
Brain stimulation for depression in teens
This study compares two types of non-invasive brain stimulation (using magnetic pulses) to see which works better for teenagers with depression. It aims to find a safe, effective treatment that may help improve mood without medication.
Jinan, ShandongAges 11–19 - NCT07855549Enrolling by invitation
Nerve blocks for pain relief after chest surgery
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (numbing injections) to see which one works better for pain relief after chest surgery. The goal is to help you feel more comfortable and use less pain medicine after your operation.
Minya, Minya GovernorateAges 18–70 - NCT07868705Enrolling by invitation
Comparing small screws for braces in the upper jaw
This study compares two sizes of tiny screws (called miniscrews) that are sometimes used with braces to help move teeth. The screws are placed in the upper jaw to help correct an overbite where the top teeth stick out too far. The study looks at how well the screws work, how stable they are, and how they feel to patients.
Kuala LumpurAges 13–50 - NCT07873372Enrolling by invitation
Kidney protection with vitamin C and rutin during vancomycin treatment
This trial tests whether taking vitamin C and rutin (a plant compound) together can help protect the kidneys from damage caused by the antibiotic vancomycin. It compares this combination to vitamin C alone and to no extra supplement.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 18 years+ - NCT07867769RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing two cell treatments for children needing a stem cell transplant
This study tests two ways to prepare donated blood cells for children who need a stem cell transplant but don't have a perfectly matched sibling donor. The aim is to reduce side effects and improve outcomes.
Hong KongAges Up to 18 years - NCT01935778RecruitingPhase 3
Extra chemo after stomach cancer surgery: compare two drug plans
This Phase 3 trial tests which combination of chemotherapy works better after surgery for stage IIIB/IV stomach or stomach–esophagus junction adenocarcinoma. Participants get randomized to one of two chemotherapy plans to see which helps people live longer and/or prevents cancer from coming back.
SeoulAges 20–75 - NCT03491761RecruitingPhase 2
PRP injection versus hyaluronic acid shots for knee arthritis
This trial tests whether a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) shot works better than a standard hyaluronic acid (“gel”) injection to reduce knee osteoarthritis pain. It may help people with ongoing knee pain choose the treatment that relieves symptoms more effectively.
Skokie, IllinoisAges 18–75 - NCT04656184RecruitingPhase 3
Anakinra vs IVIG for kids who don’t respond to first IVIG
This study compares two treatments—anakinra and IVIG—for children with Kawasaki disease who still have fever after their first standard IVIG treatment. It aims to find which option works better and is safer for “IVIG non-responders” who may be at risk for heart complications.
Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, Val De MarneAges 3 months–17 years - NCT07868861RecruitingPhase 1
Nasal ondansetron versus IV injection in healthy adults
This trial tests a new nasal spray form of ondansetron (a medicine that prevents nausea and vomiting) to see how well the body absorbs it compared with the IV (into the vein) form. It is for healthy adults to help understand how the nasal spray works.
JerusalemAges 18–65 - NCT06326879Recruiting
Comparing early vs late onset colorectal cancer
This study compares patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer at a younger age (under 50) to those diagnosed later in life. By looking at tissue samples and patient surveys, researchers hope to understand differences in the disease and improve care for all ages.
Rozzano, MIAges 18 years+ - NCT06322654Recruiting
Comparing two types of robotic rehab for spinal muscular atrophy
This study compares two robot-assisted rehabilitation programs to see which one helps children and young adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) improve their movement and function better. You may join if you have SMA (types 1-4), are up to 21 years old, and are already receiving medication for SMA.
PoznanAges Up to 21 years - NCT02799537Recruiting
Compare a new end-of-life letter to advance directives
This study compares two ways of sharing your end-of-life wishes: a “Stanford Letter Project” form versus traditional advance directives. If you’re an adult, your answers may help the researchers see which option is easier to use or better understood.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06382987Recruiting
Comparing deucravacitinib vs apremilast for plaque psoriasis
This study compares two oral medications, deucravacitinib and apremilast, for adults with plaque psoriasis in Japan. It looks at how well each drug works in real-world use.
Minato-ku, TokyoAges 18 years+ - NCT04852198Recruiting
Compare two weight-loss surgeries in people with high BMI
This study compares two types of bariatric surgery to see which one works as well as the other for weight loss and health. You may be a candidate if you have a high BMI and specific related health problems, and if certain stomach and digestive issues don’t apply to you.
Almere StadAges 18–65 - NCT06379919Recruiting
Wound cleaning study for shoulder replacement surgery
This study compares different ways of cleaning the wound during shoulder replacement surgery to see which is more effective at preventing infection. It may help you if you are planning to have a total shoulder replacement.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials studying Comparator?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,699 recruiting studies that include Comparator, drawn from the U.S. registry and rewritten for real people so you can see what each is testing and who it's for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a Comparator trial?
- Each study lists its own eligibility criteria — rules about condition, age, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Is Comparator an approved treatment?
- A drug being studied in a trial may be investigational (still being tested) or already approved and being studied for a new use. Each study page explains what phase it's in. Clin2 does not provide medical advice — talk with your doctor about whether Comparator or a specific trial is right for you.
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