Can harmonisation of outcomes bridge the translation gap for pre-clinical research? A systematic review of outcomes measured in mouse models of type 2 diabetes
Abstract Background In pre-clinical research, systematic reviews have the potential to mitigate translational challenges by facilitating understanding of how pre-clinical studies can inform future clinical research. Yet their conduct is encumbered by heterogeneity in the outcomes measured and report...
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doaj-03af31e45f7c442b85c39c59fae9cfd22020-12-13T12:09:19ZengBMCJournal of Translational Medicine1479-58762020-12-0118111210.1186/s12967-020-02649-6Can harmonisation of outcomes bridge the translation gap for pre-clinical research? A systematic review of outcomes measured in mouse models of type 2 diabetesNicola L. Harman0Adrián Sanz-Moreno1Stamatia Papoutsopoulou2Katie A. Lloyd3Kamar E. Ameen-Ali4Malcolm Macleod5Paula R. Williamson6Department of Health Data Science, University of LiverpoolGerman Mouse Clinic, Institute of Experimental Genetics, HMGUCellular and Molecular Physiology, Institute of Translational Medicine, University of LiverpoolClinical Translational Research Innovation Centre (CTRIC), Altnagelvin Hospital, University of UlsterTranslational and Clinical Research Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle UniversityCentre for Clinical Brain Sciences, University of EdinburghDepartment of Health Data Science, University of LiverpoolAbstract Background In pre-clinical research, systematic reviews have the potential to mitigate translational challenges by facilitating understanding of how pre-clinical studies can inform future clinical research. Yet their conduct is encumbered by heterogeneity in the outcomes measured and reported, and those outcomes may not always relate to the most clinically important outcomes. We aimed to systematically review outcomes measured and reported in pre-clinical in vivo studies of pharmacological interventions to treat high blood glucose in mouse models of type 2 diabetes. Methods A systematic review of pre-clinical in vivo studies of pharmacological interventions aimed at addressing elevated blood glucose in mouse models of type 2 diabetes was completed. Studies were screened for eligibility and outcomes extracted from the included studies. The outcomes were recorded verbatim and classified into outcome domains using an existing outcome taxonomy. Outcomes were also compared to those identified in a systematic review of registered phase 3/4 clinical trials for glucose lowering interventions in people with type 2 diabetes. Results Review of 280 included studies identified 532 unique outcomes across 19 domains. No single outcome, or domain, was measured in all studies and only 132 (21%) had also been measured in registered phase 3/4 clinical trials. A core outcome set, representing the minimum that should be measured and reported, developed for type 2 diabetes effectiveness clinical trials includes 18 core outcomes, of these 12 (71%) outcomes were measured and reported in one or more of the included pre-clinical studies. Conclusions There is heterogeneity of outcomes reported in pre-clinical research. Harmonisation of outcomes across the research pathway using a core outcome set may facilitate interpretation, evidence synthesis and translational success, and may contribute to the refinement of the use of animals in research. Systematic review registration: The study was prospectively registered on the PROSPERO Database, registration number CRD42018106831https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-020-02649-6Type 2 diabetesPre-clinical researchMouse models of type 2 diabetesCore outcome setTranslational researchClinical research |
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Nicola L. Harman Adrián Sanz-Moreno Stamatia Papoutsopoulou Katie A. Lloyd Kamar E. Ameen-Ali Malcolm Macleod Paula R. Williamson Can harmonisation of outcomes bridge the translation gap for pre-clinical research? A systematic review of outcomes measured in mouse models of type 2 diabetes Journal of Translational Medicine Type 2 diabetes Pre-clinical research Mouse models of type 2 diabetes Core outcome set Translational research Clinical research |
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Nicola L. Harman Adrián Sanz-Moreno Stamatia Papoutsopoulou Katie A. Lloyd Kamar E. Ameen-Ali Malcolm Macleod Paula R. Williamson |
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Can harmonisation of outcomes bridge the translation gap for pre-clinical research? A systematic review of outcomes measured in mouse models of type 2 diabetes |
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Can harmonisation of outcomes bridge the translation gap for pre-clinical research? A systematic review of outcomes measured in mouse models of type 2 diabetes |
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Can harmonisation of outcomes bridge the translation gap for pre-clinical research? A systematic review of outcomes measured in mouse models of type 2 diabetes |
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Can harmonisation of outcomes bridge the translation gap for pre-clinical research? A systematic review of outcomes measured in mouse models of type 2 diabetes |
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Can harmonisation of outcomes bridge the translation gap for pre-clinical research? A systematic review of outcomes measured in mouse models of type 2 diabetes |
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can harmonisation of outcomes bridge the translation gap for pre-clinical research? a systematic review of outcomes measured in mouse models of type 2 diabetes |
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Abstract Background In pre-clinical research, systematic reviews have the potential to mitigate translational challenges by facilitating understanding of how pre-clinical studies can inform future clinical research. Yet their conduct is encumbered by heterogeneity in the outcomes measured and reported, and those outcomes may not always relate to the most clinically important outcomes. We aimed to systematically review outcomes measured and reported in pre-clinical in vivo studies of pharmacological interventions to treat high blood glucose in mouse models of type 2 diabetes. Methods A systematic review of pre-clinical in vivo studies of pharmacological interventions aimed at addressing elevated blood glucose in mouse models of type 2 diabetes was completed. Studies were screened for eligibility and outcomes extracted from the included studies. The outcomes were recorded verbatim and classified into outcome domains using an existing outcome taxonomy. Outcomes were also compared to those identified in a systematic review of registered phase 3/4 clinical trials for glucose lowering interventions in people with type 2 diabetes. Results Review of 280 included studies identified 532 unique outcomes across 19 domains. No single outcome, or domain, was measured in all studies and only 132 (21%) had also been measured in registered phase 3/4 clinical trials. A core outcome set, representing the minimum that should be measured and reported, developed for type 2 diabetes effectiveness clinical trials includes 18 core outcomes, of these 12 (71%) outcomes were measured and reported in one or more of the included pre-clinical studies. Conclusions There is heterogeneity of outcomes reported in pre-clinical research. Harmonisation of outcomes across the research pathway using a core outcome set may facilitate interpretation, evidence synthesis and translational success, and may contribute to the refinement of the use of animals in research. Systematic review registration: The study was prospectively registered on the PROSPERO Database, registration number CRD42018106831 |
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Type 2 diabetes Pre-clinical research Mouse models of type 2 diabetes Core outcome set Translational research Clinical research |
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