Why to avoid dual primary endpoints in cardiovascular trials

Introduction: In an adequately designed randomised controlled trial for confirming the efficacy of a new drug in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF), mortality (all-cause or cardiovascular) should usually be the primary endpoint – either alone or as a part of a composite endpoint with outcomes [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]

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German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)
Published
2025-11-03
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3205/25gmds075
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Heart Failure Treatment and Management
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Why to avoid dual primary endpoints in cardiovascular trials

German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)
Heart Failure Treatment and Management
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Why to avoid dual primary endpoints in cardiovascular trials

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Abstract

Introduction: In an adequately designed randomised controlled trial for confirming the efficacy of a new drug in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF), mortality (all-cause or cardiovascular) should usually be the primary endpoint – either alone or as a part of a composite endpoint with outcomes [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]

German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)
Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (DE)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 35%
Heart Failure Treatment and Management
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