HIV/AIDS Glossary

Clinical Endpoint

Synonym(s): Endpoint, Outcome Measure

In a clinical trial, an outcome or event used to objectively measure the effect of a drug or other intervention being studied. Common endpoints include severe toxicity, relief of symptoms, and improvements in quality of life.

Related Term(s): Clinical Trial, Surrogate Endpoint

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