primary outcome

[ˈpraɪ.mer.i ˈaʊt.kʌm]
nounpl: primary outcomes
desfecho primário
1. The main result or endpoint that a study is designed to measure; the principal variable of interest in research, clinical trials, or experiments
The primary outcome of the clinical trial was the reduction in blood pressure after six months of treatment.
O desfecho primário do ensaio clínico foi a redução da pressão arterial após seis meses de tratamento.
2. In medical research, the most important health measurement or event that researchers track to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention
Mortality rate was designated as the primary outcome in the cardiovascular study.
A taxa de mortalidade foi designada como o desfecho primário no estudo cardiovascular.
This is highly specialized terminology used in medical research, clinical trials, and academic contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It is essential in regulatory submissions (such as FDA approvals) and peer-reviewed scientific publications. The term maintains the same meaning across English and Portuguese-speaking medical communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
primary endpointmain outcomeprincipal outcomeprimary measure
Antonyms / Antônimos
secondary outcometertiary outcomeadverse outcome

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desfecho primário
Standard term used in Brazilian medical and research contexts
São Paulo
desfecho primário
Widely used in medical institutions and research centers
Rio de Janeiro
desfecho primário
Common usage in academic and clinical settings
Portugal
desfecho primário
Standard Portuguese usage; may also use 'resultado principal'

Related Words

clinical trialendpointoutcome measuresecondary outcomestatistical significanceefficacy

Related Idioms & Phrases

meet the primary outcome
achieve the primary outcome
primary outcome measure
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