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4.3.2.407 CodeSystem http://hl7.org/fhir/study-design

Clinical Decision Support icon Work Group Maturity Level: 1Trial Use Use Context: Country: World
Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/study-design Version: 5.0.0
active as of 2020-12-28 Computable Name: StudyDesign
Flags: CaseSensitive, Complete. All codes ValueSet: Study Design OID: TBD

This Code system is used in the following value sets:

  • ValueSet: Study Design (This is a set of terms for study design characteristics.)

This is a set of terms for study design characteristics.

This code system http://hl7.org/fhir/study-design defines the following codes:

LvlCodeDisplayDefinitionCopy
1SEVCO:01001 Interventional researchA study design in which an independent variable (an exposure or intervention) is prospectively assigned or modified by the investigator to evaluate a response in the dependent variable (an effect or outcome).btn btn
2  SEVCO:01003 randomized assignmentAn interventional study design in which an independent variable (an exposure or intervention) is prospectively assigned or modified by random chance to separate groups.btn btn
3    SEVCO:01006 simple randomizationA randomized assignment in which each participant has the same prespecified likelihood of being assigned to a group as all other participants, independent of the assignment of any other participant.btn btn
3    SEVCO:01007 stratified randomizationA randomized assignment in which participants are stratified into groups based on prognostic variables and then randomized into balanced treatment groupsbtn btn
3    SEVCO:01008 block randomizationA randomized assignment in which a pre-specified number of subjects is assigned to a block containing the same pre-specified ratio of group assignments in random order.btn btn
3    SEVCO:01009 adaptive randomizationA randomized assignment in which a participant’s group assignment probability is adjusted based on any factor such that the likelihood of assignment is not the same for all participants.btn btn
2  SEVCO:01005 Non-randomized assignmentAn interventional study design in which an independent variable (an exposure or intervention) is prospectively assigned or modified by methods other than random chance to separate groups.btn btn
3    SEVCO:01004 Quasi-Randomized assignmentAn interventional study design with a method of allocation that is not limited to random chance but is intended to produce similar baseline groups for experimentation.btn btn
2  SEVCO:01029 Clinical trialInterventional research in which one or more healthcare-related actions (i.e., a diagnostic, prognostic, therapeutic, preventive or screening method or intervention) is evaluated for effects on health-related biomedical or behavioral processes and/or outcomes.btn btn
3    SEVCO:01041 Pragmatic clinical trialA clinical trial conducted under conditions of routine clinical practice.btn btn
3    SEVCO:01038 Expanded Access studyA clinical trial that provides a means for obtaining an experimental drug or device for patients who are not adequately treated by existing therapy, who do not meet the eligibility criteria for enrollment, or who are otherwise unable to participate in another clinical study. btn btn
3    SEVCO:01030 Phase 1 trialA clinical trial to gather initial evidence in humans to support further investigation of an intervention.btn btn
4      SEVCO:01031 Exploratory investigational new drug studyA clinical trial that is conducted early in phase 1, involves very limited human exposure, and has no therapeutic or diagnostic intent (e.g., screening studies, microdose studies). btn btn
3    SEVCO:01032 Phase 1/Phase 2 trial A clinical trial with a component meeting the definition of phase 1 trial and a component meeting the definition of phase 2 trial.btn btn
3    SEVCO:01033 Phase 2 trialA clinical trial to gather evidence of effectiveness and safety for an intervention in patients with the disease or condition under study, but not intended to provide an adequate basis for regulatory approval for clinical use.btn btn
3    SEVCO:01034 Phase 2/Phase 3 trialA clinical trial with a component meeting the definition of phase 2 trial and a component meeting the definition of phase 3 trial.btn btn
3    SEVCO:01035 Phase 3 TrialA clinical trial to gather the evidence of effectiveness and safety of an intervention, intended to provide an adequate basis for regulatory approval for clinical use.btn btn
3    SEVCO:01036 Post-marketing studyA clinical trial to gather additional evidence of effectiveness and safety of an intervention for an already approved clinical use.btn btn
1SEVCO:01002 Observational researchA study design in which the independent variables (exposures or interventions) are not prospectively assigned or modified by the investigator. btn btn
2  SEVCO:01037 Post-Marketing Surveillance studyAn observational study to identify adverse events related to the use of an approved clinical intervention.btn btn
1SEVCO:01010 Comparative study designA study design in which two or more groups are compared.btn btn
2  SEVCO:01011 Parallel cohort designA comparative study design in which the groups are compared concurrently and participants are expected to remain in the groups being compared for the entire duration of participation in the study.btn btn
2  SEVCO:01012 Crossover cohort designA comparative study design in which participants receive two or more alternative exposures during separate periods of time.btn btn
3    SEVCO:01024 Controlled crossover cohort designA crossover cohort design in which two or more cohorts have different orders of exposures.btn btn
3    SEVCO:01025 Single-arm crossover designA crossover cohort design in which all participants are in a single cohort with the same order of exposures.btn btn
2  SEVCO:01013 Case control designA comparative study design in which the groups being compared are defined by outcome presence (case) or absence (control).btn btn
2  SEVCO:01014 Matching for comparisonA comparative study design in which individual participants in different groups being compared are paired or matched into sets based on selected attributes for within-set analysis.btn btn
3    SEVCO:01020 Family study designA matched study design in which related or non-related family members are compared.btn btn
4      SEVCO:01021 Twin study designA family study design in which twin siblings are compared.btn btn
2  SEVCO:01015 Cluster as unit of allocationA comparative study design in which participants are allocated to exposures (interventions) by their membership in groups (called clusters) rather than by individualized assignments.btn btn
1SEVCO:01023 Non-comparative study designA study design with no comparisons between groups with different exposures and no comparisons between groups with different outcomes.btn btn
2  SEVCO:01016 Uncontrolled cohort designA non-comparative study design in which two or more participants are evaluated in a single group (or cohort).btn btn
2  SEVCO:01017 Case reportA non-comparative study design in which a single participant is evaluated.btn btn
1SEVCO:01022 Population-based designA study design in which the unit of observation is a population or community. btn btn
2  SEVCO:01044 Ecological designA study design in which the unit of observation is a population or community defined by social relationships or physical surroundings. btn btn
1SEVCO:01027 Cross sectional data collection A study design process in which data is collected at a single point in time.btn btn
1SEVCO:01028 Longitudinal data collectionA study design process in which data is collected at two or more points in time.btn btn
2  SEVCO:01018 Time series designA longitudinal data collection which includes a set of time-ordered observations.btn btn
3    SEVCO:01019 Before and after comparisonA time series design which includes comparisons of observations before and after an event or exposure.btn btn
1SEVCO:01045 Primary data collectionA study design process in which the data are recorded and collected during the study for the purpose of the same study.btn btn
1SEVCO:01026 Real world data collectionA study design process in which the study data are obtained from a source of data collected during a routine process in the natural environment rather than using a process designed or controlled by the researcher.btn btn
2  SEVCO:01039 Real world data collection from healthcare recordsReal world data collection from data obtained routinely for a purpose of recording healthcare delivery in a record controlled by a healthcare professional.btn btn
2  SEVCO:01050 Real world data collection from personal health recordsReal world data collection from data obtained routinely for a purpose of recording data related to personal health in a record controlled by the person, guardian, or caretaker.btn btn
2  SEVCO:01040 Real world data collection from healthcare financing recordsReal world data collection from data obtained routinely for a purpose of recording healthcare financing.btn btn
2  SEVCO:01048 Real world data collection from testing proceduresReal world data collection from data obtained routinely for a purpose of testing, such as diagnostic testing or screening examination.btn btn
3    SEVCO:01046 Real world data collection from monitoring proceduresReal world data collection from data obtained routinely for a purpose of repeated testing.btn btn
1SEVCO:01049 Secondary data collection from prior researchA study design process in which the data are collected from data obtained during a different study than the current study.btn btn
1SEVCO:01042 Secondary data collection from a registryA study design process in which the data are collected from a system organized to obtain and maintain uniform data for discovery and analysis, and this system is organized prior to the current study.btn btn
1SEVCO:01051 Multisite data collectionA study design process in which data are collected from two or more geographic locations.btn btn
1SEVCO:01086 Quantitative analysisA study design process in which data are analyzed with mathematical or statistical methods and formulas.btn btn
1SEVCO:01087 Qualitative analysisA study design process in which data are analyzed, without primary reliance on mathematical or statistical techniques, by coding and organizing data to provide interpretation or understanding of experiences or hypotheses.btn btn
1SEVCO:01060 Blinding of study participantsA study design process in which study participants are not informed of their intervention assignment.btn btn
1SEVCO:01061 Blinding of intervention providersA study design process in which the people administering the intervention are not informed of the intervention assignment.btn btn
1SEVCO:01062 Blinding of outcome assessorsA study design process in which the people determining the outcome are not informed of the intervention assignment.btn btn
1SEVCO:01063 Blinding of data analystsA study design process in which the people managing or processing the data and statistical analysis are not informed of the intervention assignment.btn btn
1SEVCO:01064 Allocation concealmentA study design process in which all parties influencing study enrollment and allocation to study groups are unaware of the group assignment for the study participant at the time of enrollment and allocation.btn btn
1SEVCO:01043 MulticentricA study design feature in which two or more institutions are responsible for the conduct of the study.btn btn
1SEVCO:01052 Includes patient-reported outcomeA study design feature in which one or more outcomes are reported directly from the patient without interpretation by a clinician or researcher.btn btn
1SEVCO:01053 Includes patient-centered outcomeA study design feature in which one or more measures are outcomes that patients directly care about, i.e. outcomes that are directly related to patients' experience of their life.btn btn
1SEVCO:01054 Includes disease-oriented outcomeA study design feature in which one or more measures are outcomes that relate to a health or illness condition but are not outcomes which patients directly care about.btn btn
1SEVCO:01085 Includes process measureA study design feature in which one or more outcomes are actions or behaviors of a healthcare professional or care team.btn btn
1SEVCO:01089 Study GoalA study design feature specifying the intent of the study.btn btn
2  SEVCO:01096 Evaluation GoalA study goal to assess the efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of a given program, process, person or piece of equipment.btn btn
2  SEVCO:01097 Derivation GoalA study goal with the intent to generate a predictive algorithm.btn btn
2  SEVCO:01098 Validation GoalA study goal with the intent to determine the reliability and/or performance of a procedure for a specific predictive, classification, measurement, or communication purpose.btn btn
2  SEVCO:01088 Comparison GoalA study design feature in which the study intent is to compare two or more interventions or exposures.btn btn
3    SEVCO:01091 Comparative Effectiveness GoalA study design feature in which the study intent is to compare two or more interventions with respect to benefits and/or harms.btn btn
4      SEVCO:01090 Comparative Efficacy GoalA study design feature in which the study intent is to compare two or more interventions with respect to effectiveness in ideal conditions.btn btn
4      SEVCO:01092 Comparative Safety GoalA study design feature in which the study intent is to compare two or more interventions with respect to harms.btn btn
3    SEVCO:01093 Equivalence GoalA study goal with the intent to compare two or more interventions or exposures and determine that any difference in effects is within a prespecified range representing absence of a meaningful difference.btn btn
3    SEVCO:01094 Non-inferiority GoalA study goal with the intent to compare two or more interventions or exposures and determine that any difference in effects is below a prespecified value representing a threshold between a meaningful difference and absence of a meaningful difference.btn btn
3    SEVCO:01095 Superiority GoalA study goal with the intent to compare two or more interventions or exposures and detect a difference in effects.btn btn

 

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