Clinical trials: Consensus
Feasibility of Best Supportive Care Delivery
PCRC Best Supportive Care (PCRC BSC)
The primary objective of this study is to formalize the delivery of BSC in advanced cancer trials. The first aim (to develop expert-derived consensus statements regarding components of supportive care in cancer clinical trials)…
- Trial name
- PCRC BSC (NCT02396641)
- Testing
- Best Supportive Care Checklist
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Vomiting Syndrome
Quality of Life (QOL), Coping and Psychological Symptoms in Children and Adolescents With Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
1. Characterize the quality of life of young children with CVS (i.e., psychological, social, physical, school functioning) and the impact of the child's illness on the parent's and family's quality of life (i.e., emotional…
- Trial name
- NCT00728039
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Rheumatic Joint Disease
Observational Study of Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases: The CARRA Registry
Continuation of the CARRA Registry as described in the protocol will support data collection on patients with pediatric-onset rheumatic diseases. The CARRA Registry will form the basis for future CARRA studies.
- Trial name
- NCT02418442
- Where
- 82 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 20,000 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Radiofrequency Microneedling
Complications Associated With Radiofrequency Microneedling in Dermatology: a Delphi Consensus
Radiofrequency microneedling (RFMN) combines controlled delivery of radiofrequency energy into the dermis or subcutaneous tissue through arrays of insulated or non-insulated microneedles.
- Trial name
- NCT07443384
- Testing
- Delphi consensus on radiofrequency microneedling treatment for skin laxity
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
Septic Shock, Sepsis
Delphi Septic Shock: Sub-phenotypes Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Patients With Septic Shock
The Delphi survey process is a well-established mechanism for generating consensus on a certain topic by using a panel "collective intelligence".
- Conditions
- Septic Shock, Sepsis, Shock
- Trial name
- NCT07616817
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Albany Medical College
Isotretinoin, Isotretinoin Adverse Reaction
Expert Consensus on the Use of Isotretinoin in Rejuvenation: A Delphi Study
This expert consensus project explores the role of low-dose isotretinoin as a rejuvenative and preventive strategy for photoaging and sebaceous-driven skin changes.
- Conditions
- Isotretinoin, Isotretinoin Adverse Reaction, Rejuvenation
- Trial name
- NCT07296536
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Venus Research Center
Airway Clearance, Mechanical Insufflation-exsufflation
Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation in Critically Ill Patients
Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation (MI-E) is an established airway clearance technique for patients with chronic conditions like neuromuscular diseases.
- Conditions
- Airway Clearance, Mechanical Insufflation-exsufflation, Mechanical Insufflation-exsufflation Session ( With Cough Assist), Delphi Study
- Trial name
- DELMI-E (NCT07420946)
- Testing
- Delphi Questionnaire
- Where
- 4 sites in Italy, Spain and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Medipol University
Asthma
Expert Statements Concerning the Tapering of Oral Corticosteroids (OCS) for the Treatment of Asthma
The objectives of this study are to use the Delphi method to assemble an expert panel representing innovation in asthma treatment, to collect freely suggested recommendation statements concerning OCS tapering (and sub-topics)…
- Trial name
- NCT03899740
- Testing
- Brainstorming 1, Ranking - Round 1, Ranking - Round 2
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Association Jean Baptiste Desbrest
Vomiting Syndrome
Quality of Life And Psychological Symptoms In Children With Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
The primary aim of this study is to characterize the quality of life of youth with Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) as well as the strategies they use to cope with stress, their strengths and vulnerabilities, and to assess symptoms…
- Trial name
- NCT00743665
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Endovascular Procedures
Standardization of Physician-Modified Stent Grafts for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
This study explores the use of physician-modified stent grafts (PMSGs) for treating abdominal aortic aneurysms that are unsuitable for open surgery or standard endovascular grafts.
- Conditions
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Endovascular Procedures, Stents, Vascular Surgical Procedures
- Trial name
- RESTORE (NCT06585215)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona
Consensus Development
The Opinions of Multiple Stakeholders Towards Gerontechnology Evaluation Framework: Four Studies Using Delphi Techniques
The 4 studies aim to collect and examine the opinions from multiple stakeholders of gerontechnology product including the demand side, funder, supply side and academia on Gerontechnology Evaluation Framework.
- Trial name
- NCT05595018
- Testing
- End user, Demand side- management, Supply side
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 87 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Isotretinoin, Isotretinoin Adverse Reaction
Expert Consensus on the Use of Isotretinoin in Acne Vulgaris: A Delphi Study
This study is a Delphi-based expert consensus project designed to establish evidence-informed, practical recommendations for the use of isotretinoin in acne vulgaris.
- Conditions
- Isotretinoin, Isotretinoin Adverse Reaction, Acne
- Trial name
- NCT07296523
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Venus Research Center
Aesthetic Procedures, Cosmetic Techniques
Expert Consensus on the Clinical Use of Skin Boosters: A Delphi-Based Recommendation Framework
This consensus research project aims to develop standardized, evidence-based recommendations for the clinical use of skin boosters in aesthetic dermatology.
- Conditions
- Aesthetic Procedures, Cosmetic Techniques, Skin Ageing
- Trial name
- NCT07296601
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Venus Research Center
Pancreas Cancer
Outcomes of Surgical Resection of Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms Based on the European Expert Consensus Statement: A Prospective Observational Study.
Introduction: Pancreatic cystic neoplasms (PCNs) comprise neoplasms with a wide range of benign and malignant varieties. The most common include serous cystic neoplasms (SCNs), mucinous cystic neoplasms (MCNs), intraductal…
- Trial name
- NCT04747600
- Testing
- surgical resection
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Zagazig University
Cholelithiasis
Reaching Consensus on the Definition of Difficult Cholecystectomy
Being able to predict the difficulty of a preoperatively can increase safety and improve results. However, a consensus must be reached regarding the definition of a cholecystectomy as "difficult".
- Trial name
- NCT05121181
- Testing
- delphi project
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Candido Fernando Alcazar-Lopez
Terminal Cancer, Hospice
Exploring Indications and Practices of Administering Artificial Hydration to Terminal Cancer Patients in Taiwan
Background: The issue of artificial hydration for terminal cancer patients is a classic ethical dilemma in palliative care. It is a common practice especially when patients are incapable of oral intake; however, there is a lack…
- Conditions
- Terminal Cancer, Hospice, Palliative Medicine
- Trial name
- NCT06329856
- Testing
- Administering of artificial hydration
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 391 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Neoplasms, Appendix Cancer
Value of Right-sided Hemicolectomy for Chldren With High-risk Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Appendix
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the beneficial value of complementary surgery for appendiceal neuro-endocrine tumours in children. .
- Trial name
- NETkids (NCT05919758)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
Pulp and Periapical Tissue Disease
Comparative Analysis of Diagnostic Accuracy and Case Difficulty Assessment of Three Large Language Models
This prospective, blinded diagnostic accuracy study aims to compare the performance of three large language models-ChatGPT (GPT-5.5 Pro), Gemini 3.1 Pro, and Claude Opus 4.7-in endodontic diagnosis and case difficulty assessment.
- Trial name
- NCT07732985
- Testing
- ChatGPT (GPT-5.5 Pro), Gemini 3.1 Pro, Claude Opus 4.7
- Volunteers
- 342 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Fasting Period, Fasting
Guidelines on Long-term Medical Fasting
This study will summarize existing clinical practices in long-term medical fasting and provide international expert consensus on their scientific viability
- Trial name
- NCT06748027
- Testing
- Fasting
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Malignant Brain Tumors
Expert Consensus and Artificial Intelligence in Medical Decision Making in Patients with Malignant Brain Tumors
Nearly 23,000 adults are diagnosed with primary central nervous system (CNS) malignancy yearly. An additional 200,000 adults are diagnosed with brain metastasis. There are significant variations in CNS tumor treatment.
- Trial name
- EC-AIM Brain (NCT06649591)
- Testing
- Survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 225 people
- Sponsor
- Tufts Medical Center