Protocol for the development of a Core Outcome Set (COS) for hemorrhoidal disease: an international Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Over the last decade, many studies were performed regarding treatment options for hemorrhoidal disease. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) should have well-defined primary and secondary outcomes. However, the reported outcome measures are numerous and diverse. The heterogeneity of outcome definition in clinical trials limits transparency and paves the way for bias. The development of a core outcome set (COS) helps minimizing this problem. A COS is an agreed minimum set of outcomes that should be measured and reported in all clinical trials of a specific disease. The aim of this project is to generate a COS regarding the outcome of treatment after hemorrhoidal disease.

Methods

A Delphi study will be performed by an international steering group healthcare professional

SUBMITTER: van Tol RR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5486628 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature