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Developing a Core Outcome Set for blood purification in hypertriglyceridemic acute pancreatitis: a Delphi study protocol

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Early initiation of lipid-lowering therapy is crucial for controlling disease progression and preventing recurrent acute pancreatitis in patients with hypertriglyceridemic acute pancreatitis (HTGP). As a clinically common intervention for HTGP, blood purification enables rapid clearance of serum triglycerides. However, the current absence of a standardized outcome measurement system for blood purification in HTGP hinders systematic therapeutic evaluation by clinicians and further impedes the integration and comparison of research findings. Consequently, this study aims to develop a Core Outcome Set (COS) for blood purification in HTGP, standardizing the assessment of treatment efficacy and enhancing comparability across similar studies. Methods: The COS will be developed in accordance with the Core Outcome Measures in Effectiveness Trials (COMET) Handbook, Core Outcome Set-STAndardised Protocol (COS-STAP), Core Outcome Set-STAndards for Development (COS-STAD), and Core Outcome Set-STAndards for Reporting (COS-STAR). First, research team members and a stakeholder panel will be recruited. Outcome indicators relevant to stakeholders will be identified through systematic reviews and interviews. The stakeholder panel and domain experts will then participate in a two-round Policy Delphi process followed by a consensus meeting to discuss and score potential outcomes, ultimately determining the final COS. The finalized COS will be disseminated via a peer-reviewed publication and a checklist to facilitate implementation and promotion. Discussion: The COS for blood purification in HTGP will establish a standardized, evidence-based outcome measurement framework. This structured approach will: (1) Enable comprehensive therapeutic evaluation by clinical teams, (2) Enhance precision in disease progression control, (3) Reduce heterogeneity across comparable studies, and may ultimately inform global treatment practices for HTGP. Standardized registration statement: This study has been prospectively registered with the Core Outcome Measures in Effectiveness Trials (COMET) initiative (ID: 3231; Accessible at: https://www.comet-initiative.org/Studies/Details/3231) and the China Clinical Trial Core Outcome Sets Research Center (ChiCOS) (ID: CHICOS2024000024; Accessible at: https://www.chicos.org.cn/home).

Source: Frontiers in Medicine

DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2025.1645585

Authors: Shengteng Guo, Haoran Zhu, Rongzhen Zhao, Qinghai Guan, Juan Wu, Qinghua Wang

Institution: Binzhou Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Delphi Technique in Research

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801