Alternative definition : CDISC-GLOSS: The measureable characteristic (clinical outcome assessment, biomarker)
that is influenced or affected by an individual's baseline state or an intervention,
as in a clinical trial or other exposure. NOTE: Outcome can be a result of analysis
and is more general than endpoint in that it does not necessarily relate to a planned
objective of the study outcome (SDTM). [After BEST Resource] See also variable, observation.; NCI-GLOSS: A specific result or effect that can be measured. Examples of outcomes
include decreased pain, reduced tumor size, and improvement of disease.; CDISC: Events or experiences that clinicians or investigators examining the impact
of an intervention or exposure measure because they believe such events or experiences
may be influenced by the research intervention or exposure. Outcome is a general term
in that it does not necessarily relate to a planned objective of the study. (FDA);