Clinical Trials
Surrogate Endpoint
A surrogate endpoint is a measurable marker (such as tumor shrinkage or a lab value) used as a stand-in for a direct clinical outcome like survival. Surrogates can shorten trials and underpin Accelerated Approval, but they must be reasonably likely to predict real benefit.
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How does Surrogate Endpoint affect the view of a biotech company in practice?
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A surrogate endpoint is a measurable marker (such as tumor shrinkage or a lab value) used as a stand-in for a direct clinical outcome like survival. Surrogates can shorten trials and underpin Accelerated Approval, but they must be reasonably likely to predict real benefit.
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