primary endpoint primary endpoint
A study measure that is used to answer the main research question.
Example of primary endpoint in a sentence
The primary endpoint is the main purpose of the study.
More Info
A primary endpoint is how the main research question will be answered. A study is designed to assess the primary endpoint. A study may also have secondary endpoints.
Other info to think about when joining a study
You may see the concept of the “primary endpoint” written about in the consent form or hear about it from the study team. Additionally, if you visit a research study registry (like www.clinicaltrials.gov) you may see studies describe primary and secondary endpoints. The primary endpoint is the main thing the study is measuring.
If you are enrolling in a study and have any questions about what the main goal of the study is, please ask the study team.
After a research study is done and publications are released, you may also read about different types of endpoints.
