Glossary Term
Clinical End Point
Definition
A Clinical End Point is a measurable outcome used in clinical trials to assess the efficacy and safety of a medical device, treatment, or intervention. End points can include patient survival, reduction in symptoms, improvement in quality of life, or laboratory-based results, depending on the objectives of the study.
Relevance to the MedTech Industry
Clinical End Points provide objective criteria for evaluating the success of a medical device or treatment in addressing a specific condition. They are critical for regulatory approval, reimbursement decisions, and demonstrating the value of innovations to healthcare providers and patients.
Additional Information & Related Terms
Primary End Point The main outcome used to determine the success of a trial, such as overall survival or disease remission.
Secondary End Point Additional outcomes that provide supporting evidence or insights, such as quality of life or biomarker levels.
Clinical Trial Design Defines how end points are measured and analyzed.
Post-Market Surveillance Uses clinical end points to monitor real-world device performance and safety.