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ValueSet: Study Design

Official URL: http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/study-design Version: 1.0.0
Standards status: Trial-use Maturity Level: 2 Responsible: Health Level Seven International Computable Name: StudyDesign

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This is a set of terms for study design characteristics.

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Last updated: 2022-05-12 12:40:00+0000

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

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DateActionCustodianAuthorComment
2025-11-13createCDSJoanne DehnbostelCreate a Study Design value set from Scientific Evidence Code System (SEVCO); up-757