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What Clinicians Should Know About Surrogate Endpoints in Hematologic Malignancies

Blood. 2024 Apr 11:blood.2023022269. doi: 10.1182/blood.2023022269. Online ahead of print.

ABSTRACT

Use of surrogates as primary endpoints is commonplace in hematology/oncology clinical trials. As opposed to prognostic markers, surrogates are endpoints that can be measured early and yet can still capture the full effect of treatment, as it would be captured by the true outcome (e.g., overall survival). We discuss the level of evidence of the most commonly used endpoints in hematology and share recommendations on how to apply and evaluate surrogate endpoints in research and clinical practice. Based on the statistical literature, this clinician-friendly review intends to build a bridge between clinicians and surrogacy specialists.

PMID:38603637 | DOI:10.1182/blood.2023022269

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