Secondary endpoint
Additional things measured alongside the main question.
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What it means
Secondary endpoints are other measurements collected during the study, tracked in addition to the primary endpoint.
Why it matters if you take part
They can be informative, but a study is usually not designed to answer them definitively, so findings here are treated more cautiously.
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This explains how clinical research works. It is not medical advice and does not describe any specific condition or treatment. Only a trial site can determine whether someone can take part in a study.