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ArticleArthritis research & therapy2020

A consensus-based framework for conducting and reporting osteoarthritis phenotype research.

W E van Spil, S M A Bierma-Zeinstra, L A Deveza, N K Arden, A-C Bay-Jensen, V Byers Kraus, L Carlesso, R Christensen, M Van Der Esch, P Kent and 15 more

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5 · Who and what money

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25 authors.

W E van SpilDepartment of Rheumatology & Clinical Immunology, University Medical Center Utrecht, PO Box 85500, 3508 GA, Utrecht, The Netherlands. w.e.vanspil@umcutrecht.nl.ORCID 0000-0002-4980-5630
S M A Bierma-ZeinstraDepartment of General Practice, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
L A DevezaDepartment of Rheumatology, Royal North Shore Hospital and Institute of Bone and Joint Research, Kolling Institute, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
N K ArdenUniversity of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
A-C Bay-JensenRheumatology, Nordic Bioscience, Herlev, Denmark.
V Byers KrausSchool of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, USA.
L CarlessoUniversité de Montréal, Montréal, Canada.
R ChristensenMusculoskeletal Statistics Unit, The Parker Institute, Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Frederiksberg, Denmark.
M Van Der EschReade, Center of Rehabilitation and Rheumatology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
P KentCurtin University, Bentley, Australia.
J KnoopDepartment of Health Sciences, VU Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
C LadelMerck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.
C B LittleRaymond Purves Labs, Institute of Bone and Joint Research, Kolling Institute, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
R F LoeserThurston Arthritis Research Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
E LosinaBrigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, USA.
K MillsDepartment of Health Professions, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.
A MobasheriResearch Unit of Medical Imaging, Physics and Technology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
A E NelsonThurston Arthritis Research Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
T NeogiSchool of Medicine, Boston University, Boston, USA.
G M PeatArthritis Research UK Primary Care Centre, Research Institute for Primary Care & Health Sciences, Keele University, Staffordshire, UK.
A-C RatUniversité de Lorraine, EA 4360, Nancy, France.
M SteultjensSchool of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK.
M J ThomasArthritis Research UK Primary Care Centre, Research Institute for Primary Care & Health Sciences, Keele University, Staffordshire, UK.
A M ValdesSchool of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
D J HunterDepartment of Rheumatology, Royal North Shore Hospital and Institute of Bone and Joint Research, Kolling Institute, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.

Funding

WORK DISABILITY-- PERSONS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITISP60AR047785 · NIAMS · BOSTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CAMPUS · PI ZHANG, YUQING · 2001 to 2016
$18.0M
Research and Evaluation Support Core Unit (RESCU Core)P30AR072571 · NIAMS · BOSTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CAMPUS · PI TUHINA NEOGI · 2019 to 2026
$6.9M
Central Sensitization in Post-Knee Replacement Pain and Relation to OA PathologyR01AR062506 · NIAMS · BOSTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CAMPUS · PI NEOGI, TUHINA · 2012 to 2016
$2.4M
The Role of Urate in Knee Osteoarthritis-Related Inflammation, Pathology and PainK24AR070892 · NIAMS · BOSTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CAMPUS · PI TUHINA NEOGI · 2017 to 2026
$1.1M
Department of Health ICA-CL-2016-02-014National Institute for Health Research ICA-CL-2016-02-014NIAMS NIH HHS K24 AR070892NIAMS NIH HHS P30 AR072571NIAMS NIH HHS P60 AR047785NIAMS NIH HHS R01 AR062506Oak Foundation OCAY-13-309
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe concept of osteoarthritis (OA) heterogeneity is evolving and gaining renewed interest. According to this concept, distinct subtypes of OA need to be defined that will likely require recognition in research design and different approaches to clinical management. Although seemingly plausible, a wide range of views exist on how best to operationalize this concept. The current project aimed to provide consensus-based definitions and recommendations that together create a framework for conducting and reporting OA phenotype research.

methodsA panel of 25 members with expertise in OA phenotype research was composed. First, panel members participated in an online Delphi exercise to provide a number of basic definitions and statements relating to OA phenotypes and OA phenotype research. Second, panel members provided input on a set of recommendations for reporting on OA phenotype studies.

resultsFour Delphi rounds were required to achieve sufficient agreement on 11 definitions and statements. OA phenotypes were defined as subtypes of OA that share distinct underlying pathobiological and pain mechanisms and their structural and functional consequences. Reporting recommendations pertaining to the study characteristics, study population, data collection, statistical analysis, and appraisal of OA phenotype studies were provided.

conclusionsThis study provides a number of consensus-based definitions and recommendations relating to OA phenotypes. The resulting framework is intended to facilitate research on OA phenotypes and increase combined efforts to develop effective OA phenotype classification. Success in this endeavor will hopefully translate into more effective, differentiated OA management that will benefit a multitude of OA patients.

Indexed as

Biomedical ResearchDelphi TechniqueOsteoarthritis, HipOsteoarthritis, KneeResearch ReportHumansOutcome Assessment, Health CarePhenotypeConsensus (maximum 10)FrameworkOsteoarthritisPhenotypes

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PMID32192519
PMCPMC7083005

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