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Primary endpoint

Primary endpoint

A prespecified outcome used to answer the central study question.

How to read it

Check the protocol, testing order and any co-primary endpoints.

A common pitfall

A significant result somewhere does not necessarily mean the primary endpoint succeeded.

Read it in context

Related readings will be added as the collection grows.

Source

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Explanations by Before the Conclusion · October 29, 2026