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Clinical Endpoints

Hazard Ratio

Also known as: HR, Risk ratio

Definition

Statistical measure comparing risk of events (progression or death) between treatment groups in clinical trials.

Detailed Explanation

HR < 1 favors experimental treatment; HR = 0.5 means 50% risk reduction. HR of 0.70 (30% risk reduction) is often clinically meaningful. Used for time-to-event endpoints (PFS, OS). Accompanied by confidence intervals and p-values. Assumes proportional hazards over time.