The CAR T-Cell Therapy Clinical Journey Guide

Glossary

ECG

Electrocardiogram, electrocardiograph. Records the electrical activity of your heart.

ECHO (echocardiogram)

An ultrasound image of the heart.

ECOG performance score

A questionnaire that measures the ability to care for oneself and perform daily activities and physical functions (like walking, working, etc.).

Effective

How well a treatment works under “real-world” conditions.

Efficacy

How well a treatment works under ideal and controlled circumstances, as in a clinical trial.

Eligibility criteria

Factors that define the population of patients that will be allowed to participate in a particular trial.

Emergency Wallet Card

A card with information about the CAR T-cell therapy you have received and contact information for your clinical research and healthcare teams.

Exclusion criteria

Factors that disqualify a patient from participating in a particular clinical trial.