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4.4.1.116 ValueSet http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/study-design

Responsible Owner: Clinical Decision Support icon Work Group Trial Use Use Context: Country: World
Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/study-design Version: 6.0.0-ballot3
active as of 2022-08-24 Computable Name: StudyDesign
Flags: Immutable OID: 2.16.840.1.113883.4.642.3.3045

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This is a set of terms for study design characteristics.


Generated Narrative: ValueSet study-design

Last updated: 2025-11-05T09:41:16Z

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    CodeDisplayDefinitionDefinition (core metadata concept)Synonym (core metadata concept)
    SEVCO:01001 iconinterventional 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).A 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).experimental study
    SEVCO:01003 iconrandomized assignmentAn interventional study design in which an independent variable (an exposure or intervention) is prospectively assigned or modified by random chance to separate groups.An interventional study design in which an independent variable (an exposure or intervention) is prospectively assigned or modified by random chance to separate groups.RCT
    SEVCO:01006 iconsimple 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.A 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.unrestricted randomization
    SEVCO:01007 iconstratified randomizationA randomized assignment in which participants are stratified into groups based on prognostic variables and then randomized into balanced treatment groupsA randomized assignment in which participants are stratified into groups based on prognostic variables and then randomized into balanced treatment groups
    SEVCO:01008 iconblock 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.A 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.
    SEVCO:01009 iconadaptive 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.A 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.
    SEVCO:01005 iconnon-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.An 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.interventional research with non-randomized assignment
    SEVCO:01004 iconquasi-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.An 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.
    SEVCO:01029 iconclinical 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.Interventional 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.
    SEVCO:01041 iconpragmatic clinical trialA clinical trial conducted under conditions of routine clinical practice.A clinical trial conducted under conditions of routine clinical practice.pragmatic trial
    SEVCO:01038 iconexpanded 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.A 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. expanded access trial
    SEVCO:01030 iconphase 1 trialA clinical trial to gather initial evidence in humans to support further investigation of an intervention.A clinical trial to gather initial evidence in humans to support further investigation of an intervention.phase I clinical trial
    SEVCO:01031 iconexploratory 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).A 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). exploratory ind study
    SEVCO:01032 iconphase 1/phase 2 trialA clinical trial with a component meeting the definition of phase 1 trial and a component meeting the definition of 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.trial phase 1/2
    SEVCO:01033 iconphase 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.A 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.phase II clinical trial
    SEVCO:01034 iconphase 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.A clinical trial with a component meeting the definition of phase 2 trial and a component meeting the definition of phase 3 trial.trial phase 2/3
    SEVCO:01035 iconphase 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.A 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.phase III clinical trial
    SEVCO:01036 iconpost-marketing studyA clinical trial to gather additional evidence of effectiveness and safety of an intervention for an already approved clinical use.A clinical trial to gather additional evidence of effectiveness and safety of an intervention for an already approved clinical use.post-approval study
    SEVCO:01002 iconobservational researchA study design in which the independent variables (exposures or interventions) are not prospectively assigned or modified by the investigator.A study design in which the independent variables (exposures or interventions) are not prospectively assigned or modified by the investigator. non-interventional research
    SEVCO:01037 iconpost-marketing surveillance studyAn observational study to identify adverse events related to the use of an approved clinical intervention.An observational study to identify adverse events related to the use of an approved clinical intervention.postmarketing evaluation study
    SEVCO:01010 iconcomparative study designA study design in which two or more groups are compared.A study design in which two or more groups are compared.comparative research
    SEVCO:01011 iconparallel 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.A 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.concurrent cohort study
    SEVCO:01012 iconcrossover cohort designA comparative study design in which participants receive two or more alternative exposures during separate periods of time.A comparative study design in which participants receive two or more alternative exposures during separate periods of time.crossover trial
    SEVCO:01024 iconcontrolled crossover cohort designA crossover cohort design in which two or more cohorts have different orders of exposures.A crossover cohort design in which two or more cohorts have different orders of exposures.
    SEVCO:01025 iconsingle-arm crossover designA crossover cohort design in which all participants are in a single cohort with the same order of exposures.A crossover cohort design in which all participants are in a single cohort with the same order of exposures.
    SEVCO:01013 iconcase control designA comparative study design in which the groups being compared are defined by outcome presence (case) or absence (control).A comparative study design in which the groups being compared are defined by outcome presence (case) or absence (control).
    SEVCO:01014 iconmatching 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.A 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.matched study design
    SEVCO:01020 iconfamily study designA matched study design in which related or non-related family members are compared.A matched study design in which related or non-related family members are compared.family based study
    SEVCO:01021 icontwin study designA family study design in which twin siblings are compared.A family study design in which twin siblings are compared.
    SEVCO:01015 iconcluster 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.A comparative study design in which participants are allocated to exposures (interventions) by their membership in groups (called clusters) rather than by individualized assignments.clustering for comparison
    SEVCO:01023 iconnon-comparative study designA study design with no comparisons between groups with different exposures and no comparisons between groups with different outcomes.A study design with no comparisons between groups with different exposures and no comparisons between groups with different outcomes.descriptive study
    SEVCO:01016 iconuncontrolled cohort designA non-comparative study design in which two or more participants are evaluated in a single group (or cohort).A non-comparative study design in which two or more participants are evaluated in a single group (or cohort).non-controlled cohort design
    SEVCO:01017 iconcase reportA non-comparative study design in which a single participant is evaluated.A non-comparative study design in which a single participant is evaluated.case study
    SEVCO:01022 iconpopulation-based designA study design in which the unit of observation is a population or community.A study design in which the unit of observation is a population or community. population study
    SEVCO:01044 iconecological designA study design in which the unit of observation is a population or community defined by social relationships or physical surroundings.A study design in which the unit of observation is a population or community defined by social relationships or physical surroundings. ecologic study
    SEVCO:01027 iconcross sectional data collection A study design process in which data is collected at a single point in time.A study design process in which data is collected at a single point in time.cross-sectional study
    SEVCO:01028 iconlongitudinal data collectionA study design process in which data is collected at two or more points in time.A study design process in which data is collected at two or more points in time.longitudinal study
    SEVCO:01018 icontime series designA longitudinal data collection which includes a set of time-ordered observations.A longitudinal data collection which includes a set of time-ordered observations.multiple time point comparison
    SEVCO:01019 iconbefore and after comparisonA time series design which includes comparisons of observations before and after an event or exposure.A time series design which includes comparisons of observations before and after an event or exposure.before-after comparison
    SEVCO:01045 iconprimary data collectionA study design process in which the data are recorded and collected during the study for the purpose of the same study.A study design process in which the data are recorded and collected during the study for the purpose of the same study.study-generated data collection
    SEVCO:01026 iconreal 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.A 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.RWD collection
    SEVCO:01039 iconreal 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.Real world data collection from data obtained routinely for a purpose of recording healthcare delivery in a record controlled by a healthcare professional.real world data collection from medical records
    SEVCO:01050 iconreal 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.Real 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.RWD collection from personal medical records
    SEVCO:01040 iconreal world data collection from healthcare financing recordsReal world data collection from data obtained routinely for a purpose of recording healthcare financing.Real world data collection from data obtained routinely for a purpose of recording healthcare financing.RWD collection from healthcare financing records
    SEVCO:01048 iconreal 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.Real world data collection from data obtained routinely for a purpose of testing, such as diagnostic testing or screening examination.RWD collection from testing procedures
    SEVCO:01046 iconreal world data collection from monitoring proceduresReal world data collection from data obtained routinely for a purpose of repeated testing.Real world data collection from data obtained routinely for a purpose of repeated testing.RWD collection from monitoring procedures
    SEVCO:01049 iconsecondary 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.A study design process in which the data are collected from data obtained during a different study than the current study.
    SEVCO:01042 iconsecondary 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.A 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.
    SEVCO:01051 iconmultisite data collectionA study design process in which data are collected from two or more geographic locations.A study design process in which data are collected from two or more geographic locations.
    SEVCO:01086 iconquantitative analysisA study design process in which data are analyzed with mathematical or statistical methods and formulas.A study design process in which data are analyzed with mathematical or statistical methods and formulas.
    SEVCO:01087 iconqualitative 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.A 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.
    SEVCO:01060 iconblinding of study participantsA study design process in which study participants are not informed of their intervention assignment.A study design process in which study participants are not informed of their intervention assignment.masking of study participants
    SEVCO:01061 iconblinding of intervention providersA study design process in which the people administering the intervention are not informed of the intervention assignment.A study design process in which the people administering the intervention are not informed of the intervention assignment.masking of intervention deliverers
    SEVCO:01062 iconblinding of outcome assessorsA study design process in which the people determining the outcome are not informed of the intervention assignment.A study design process in which the people determining the outcome are not informed of the intervention assignment.masking of outcome assessors
    SEVCO:01063 iconblinding 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.A study design process in which the people managing or processing the data and statistical analysis are not informed of the intervention assignment.masking of data analysts
    SEVCO:01064 iconallocation 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.A 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.masking of randomization assignment
    SEVCO:01043 iconmulticentricA study design feature in which two or more institutions are responsible for the conduct of the study.A study design feature in which two or more institutions are responsible for the conduct of the study.multicenter study
    SEVCO:01052 iconincludes 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.A study design feature in which one or more outcomes are reported directly from the patient without interpretation by a clinician or researcher.PRO
    SEVCO:01053 iconincludes 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.A 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.includes clinical outcome measure
    SEVCO:01054 iconincludes 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.A 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.includes surrogate outcome measure
    SEVCO:01085 iconincludes process measureA study design feature in which one or more outcomes are actions or behaviors of a healthcare professional or care team.A study design feature in which one or more outcomes are actions or behaviors of a healthcare professional or care team.includes process outcome measure
    SEVCO:01089 iconstudy goalA study design feature specifying the intent of the study.A study design feature specifying the intent of the study.study aim
    SEVCO:01096 iconevaluation goalA study goal to assess the efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of a given program, process, person or piece of equipment.A study goal to assess the efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of a given program, process, person or piece of equipment.evaluation aim
    SEVCO:01097 iconderivation goalA study goal with the intent to generate a predictive algorithm.A study goal with the intent to generate a predictive algorithm.derivation study goal
    SEVCO:01098 iconvalidation 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.A study goal with the intent to determine the reliability and/or performance of a procedure for a specific predictive, classification, measurement, or communication purpose.validation study goal
    SEVCO:01088 iconcomparison goalA study design feature in which the study intent is to compare two or more interventions or exposures.A study design feature in which the study intent is to compare two or more interventions or exposures.comparative analysis goal
    SEVCO:01091 iconcomparative effectiveness goalA study design feature in which the study intent is to compare two or more interventions with respect to benefits and/or harms.A study design feature in which the study intent is to compare two or more interventions with respect to benefits and/or harms.
    SEVCO:01090 iconcomparative efficacy goalA study design feature in which the study intent is to compare two or more interventions with respect to effectiveness in ideal conditions.A study design feature in which the study intent is to compare two or more interventions with respect to effectiveness in ideal conditions.
    SEVCO:01092 iconcomparative safety goalA study design feature in which the study intent is to compare two or more interventions with respect to harms.A study design feature in which the study intent is to compare two or more interventions with respect to harms.
    SEVCO:01093 iconequivalence 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.A 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.
    SEVCO:01094 iconnon-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.A 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.
    SEVCO:01095 iconsuperiority goalA study goal with the intent to compare two or more interventions or exposures and detect a difference in effects.A study goal with the intent to compare two or more interventions or exposures and detect a difference in effects.superiority study goal
    SEVCO:01100 iconallocation ratioA study design feature describing the intended relative proportion of assignment across groups.A study design feature describing the intended relative proportion of assignment across groups.

 

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Expansion from tx.fhir.org based on codesystem Scientific Evidence Code System (SEVCO) -- Release 2.0 v2.0 (CodeSystem) icon

This value set contains 73 concepts

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https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01001 icon interventional research
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01003 icon randomized assignment
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01006 icon simple randomization
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01007 icon stratified randomization
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01008 icon block randomization
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01009 icon adaptive randomization
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01005 icon non-randomized assignment
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01004 icon quasi-randomized assignment
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01029 icon clinical trial
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01041 icon pragmatic clinical trial
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01038 icon expanded access study
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01030 icon phase 1 trial
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01031 icon exploratory investigational new drug study
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01032 icon phase 1/phase 2 trial
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01033 icon phase 2 trial
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01034 icon phase 2/phase 3 trial
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01035 icon phase 3 trial
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01036 icon post-marketing study
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01002 icon observational research
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01037 icon post-marketing surveillance study
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01010 icon comparative study design
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01011 icon parallel cohort design
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01012 icon crossover cohort design
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01024 icon controlled crossover cohort design
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01025 icon single-arm crossover design
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01013 icon case control design
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01014 icon matching for comparison
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01020 icon family study design
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01021 icon twin study design
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01015 icon cluster as unit of allocation
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01023 icon non-comparative study design
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01016 icon uncontrolled cohort design
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01017 icon case report
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01022 icon population-based design
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01044 icon ecological design
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01027 icon cross sectional data collection
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01028 icon longitudinal data collection
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01018 icon time series design
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01019 icon before and after comparison
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01045 icon primary data collection
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01026 icon real world data collection
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01039 icon real world data collection from healthcare records
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01050 icon real world data collection from personal health records
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01040 icon real world data collection from healthcare financing records
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01048 icon real world data collection from testing procedures
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01046 icon real world data collection from monitoring procedures
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01049 icon secondary data collection from prior research
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01042 icon secondary data collection from a registry
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01051 icon multisite data collection
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01086 icon quantitative analysis
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01087 icon qualitative analysis
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01060 icon blinding of study participants
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01061 icon blinding of intervention providers
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01062 icon blinding of outcome assessors
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01063 icon blinding of data analysts
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01064 icon allocation concealment
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01043 icon multicentric
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01052 icon includes patient-reported outcome
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01053 icon includes patient-centered outcome
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01054 icon includes disease-oriented outcome
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01085 icon includes process measure
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01089 icon study goal
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01096 icon evaluation goal
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01097 icon derivation goal
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01098 icon validation goal
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01088 icon comparison goal
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01091 icon comparative effectiveness goal
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01090 icon comparative efficacy goal
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01092 icon comparative safety goal
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01093 icon equivalence goal
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01094 icon non-inferiority goal
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01095 icon superiority goal
https://fevir.net/sevco   SEVCO:01100 icon allocation ratio

 

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