The glossary explains some important terms used in clinical research and clinical trials. In addition to our own knowledge and expertise, the following sources were used to define the terms:
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| end point - primary |
A primary endpoint describes the principal indicator measured or determined to assess the primary objective of a clinical investigation.
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| end point - secondary |
A secondary enpoint describes the indicator measured or determined in addition to the primary end-point to assess some other objective of a clinical investigation.
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| ethics committee |
The ethics committee is described by an independent and properly constituted competent body whose responsibility is to ensure that the safety, wellbeing and human rights of the subjects participating in a clinical investigation are protected.
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| exclusion criteria | An exclusion criteria is a characteristics of an individual which disqualify them from taking part in a clinical investigation. See also inclusion criteria. |