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What is a Core Outcome Set?

A Core Outcome Set (COS) is an agreed minimum set of outcome domains and corresponding measurement instruments that should be measured and reported in all clinical trials or studies for a specific health condition or intervention. These sets ensure consistency, comparability, and relevance of research findings across studies.

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Health Condition

e.g. Rheumatoid Arthritis

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What should be measured?

Core Outcome Domains

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How should it be measured?

Measurement Instruments

Explore OMERACT Core Outcome Sets

Explore published Core Outcome Sets that have been developed through the OMERACT process.

Joint Health Conditions

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Systemic Rheumatologic Health Conditions

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