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Better Together: Composite Measures for Evaluating Outcomes of Neuromodulation Therapies

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Date
Friday, January 22, 2027
Time
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Room
Neopolitan Ballroom I & II
Session type
Concurrent Session
Schedule
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About

Traditional outcome measures in neuromodulation trials have relied heavily on pain scores alone. Composite outcome measures integrating pain intensity, function, quality of life, and patient satisfaction are increasingly recognized as more meaningful indicators of treatment success. This session will review emerging composite metrics and discuss their application in clinical research and practice, as well as a call to action to align on a composite responder rate which is standardized for assessment of clinical effectiveness. Areas requiring further research on composite outcomes such as the impact on minimal clinically important difference (MCID) of each of the components of composite outcomes will also be addressed.

Learning objectives

  • Describe limitations of single-measure outcomes in neuromodulation research.
  • Identify commonly used composite outcome measures in pain trials and evidence on their utility.
  • Propose approaches to apply composite metrics to evaluate treatment effectiveness in clinical practice.

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