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Journal article
Establishment of an International Collaborative Network for N-of-1 Trials and Single-Case Designs
Contemporary clinical trials communications, Vol.23, pp.1-8
09/2021
PMID: 34401597
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Abstract
In this article we briefly examine the unique features of Single-Case Designs (SCDs) (studies in a single participant), their history and current trends, and real-world clinical applications. The International Collaborative Network for N-of-1 Trials and Single-Case Designs (ICN) is a formal collaborative network for individuals with an interest in SCDs. The ICN was established in 2017 to support the SCD scientific community and provide opportunities for collaboration, a global communication channel, resource sharing and knowledge exchange. In May 2021, there were more than 420 members in 31 countries. A member survey was undertaken in 2019 to identify priorities for the ICN for the following few years. This article outlines the key priorities identified and the ICN's progress to date in these key areas including network activities (developing a communications strategy to increase awareness, collecting/sharing a comprehensive set of resources, guidelines and tips, and incorporating the consumer perspective) and scientific activities (writing position papers and guest editing special journal issues, exploring key stakeholder perspectives about SCDs, and working to streamline ethical approval processes for SCDs). The ICN provides a practical means to engage with this methodology through membership. We encourage clinicians, researchers, industry, and healthcare consumers to learn more about and conduct SCDs, and to join us in our mission of using SCDs to improve health outcomes for individuals and populations.
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- Title
- Establishment of an International Collaborative Network for N-of-1 Trials and Single-Case Designs
- Creators
- Jane Nikles - University of QueenslandPatrick Onghena - University of Copenhagen Faculty of ScienceJohan W.S. Vlaeyen - KU Leuven, BelgiumRikard K. Wicksell - Karolinska InstituteLaura E. Simons - Stanford University Medical Centre, United StatesJames M. McGree - Queensland University of TechnologySuzanne McDonald - University of Queensland
- Publication Details
- Contemporary clinical trials communications, Vol.23, pp.1-8
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc
- Grant note
- Johan W.S. Vlaeyen is supported by the “Asthenes” long-term structural funding Methusalem grant by the Flemish Government, Belgium (METH/15/011).
- Identifiers
- 991013055104202368
- Copyright
- © 2021 Published by Elsevier Inc. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health; Human Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article