Evidence Synthesis on Composite Outcomes in Evaluating Efficacy of Spinal Cord Stimulation
Part of Better Together: Composite Measures for Evaluating Outcomes of Neuromodulation Therapies
Details
- Date
- Friday, January 22, 2027
- Time
- 4:20 PM – 4:35 PM
- Session type
- Concurrent Session
- Schedule
- See this day
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.
Presenters
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Anuj Bhatia is a Professor in the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine at the University of Toronto and the Director of the Comprehensive Integrated Pain Program at University Health Network, Toronto. He is the Chair of the Neuropathic Pain Special Interest Group of the Canadian Pain Society, President of the Canadian Neuromodulation Society, Co-Chair of the North American Neuromodulation Society’s Research Committee and a Vice-Chair of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine’s Research Committee. He has an Adjunct Faculty appointment at the Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation. His research interests include the use of epidemiological tools and wearable technology for assessing outcomes of neuromodulation and other interventional treatments for chronic pain. He has published over 100 papers, 6 book chapters, and co-authored two books on interventional pain procedures. He is a member of the Editorial Boards of Anesthesia & Analgesia, Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, the European Journal of Pain, Canadian Journal of Pain, Pain Medicine, and Neuromodulation - Technology at the Neural Interface. He was a member of the international guideline development panel for the use of intravenous ketamine infusions, cervical and lumbar facet, and sacroiliac joint interventions for relieving pain.