Cancer Prehab COS
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Development of a Core Outcome Set (COS) for Cancer Prehabilitation: an International Delphi Consensus Study
IRAS ID
354385
Contact name
Robert Copeland
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Sheffield Hallam University
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 10 months, 16 days
Research summary
This research study aims to develop a core outcome set for cancer prehabilitation.
A core outcome set is an agreed-upon, standardised set of outcomes that should be measured and reported as a minimum in all studies for a specific clinical area. The purpose of a core outcome set is to ensure that researchers and clinicians focus on common set of outcomes, making research more consistent, comparable and relevant to all stakeholders, including patients.
In the context of this study, the core outcome set for cancer prehabilitation will include a minimum set of key screening, assessment and outcome measures. A core outcome set in cancer prehabilitation is needed to reduce heterogeneity between trials, eliminate outcome reporting bias, improve trial efficiency, facilitate data synthesis to produce a large clinically relevant dataset, support international collaboration and data sharing, and accelerate the transition to best practice.
The study will use a Delphi consensus process involving key stakeholders, including patients, healthcare professionals, and clinical researchers to agree the core outcome set.
REC name
North West - Greater Manchester South Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
25/NW/0159
Date of REC Opinion
12 Jun 2025
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion