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BACKGROUND: Snakebite clinical trials have often used heterogeneous outcome measures and there is an urgent need for standardisation. METHOD: A globally representative group of key stakeholders came together to reach consensus on a globally relevant set of core outcome measurements. Outcome domains and outcome measurement instruments were identified through searching the literature and a systematic review of snakebite clinical trials. Outcome domains were shortlisted by use of a questionnaire and consensus was reached among stakeholders and the patient group through facilitated discussions and voting. RESULTS: Five universal core outcome measures should be included in all future snakebite clinical trials: mortality, WHO disability assessment scale, patient-specific functional scale, acute allergic reaction by Brown criteria, and serum sickness by formal criteria. Additional syndrome-specific core outcome measures should be used depending on the biting species. CONCLUSION: This core outcome measurement set provides global standardisation, supports the priorities of patients and clinicians, enables meta-analysis, and is appropriate for use in low-income and middle-income settings.

Original publication

DOI

10.48327/mtsi.v3i3.2023.421

Type

Conference paper

Publication Date

30/09/2023

Volume

3

Keywords

Antivenom, Clinical trials, Consensus, Disability, Endpoint criterium, Envenoming, LMIC, Low- and middle-income countries, Management, Outcome measurement, Safety, Serum sickness, Snakebite, Standardisation, Humans, Snake Bites, Outcome Assessment, Health Care, Disability Evaluation, Surveys and Questionnaires, Consensus