Preferred Label : Primary Outcome Variable;
NCIt definition : The study outcome factor of greatest priority that contributes to the main objective
of the trial.;
Alternative definition : CDISC-GLOSS: An outcome variable specified in the protocol to be of greatest importance
to the primary objective of the trial, usually the one used in the sample size calculation.
NOTE: Differences between groups in the primary and secondary variable(s) are believed
to be the result of the group-specific interventions. [CONSORT Statement] See also
primary objective, outcome, endpoint.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL540626;
Origin ID : C142644;
UMLS CUI : C4743557;
Semantic type(s)
- concept_is_in_subset
