Consensus And Norms for Medical Visualization Academic Standards Study - A Modified Delphi Study (NCT07684703) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Consensus And Norms for Medical Visualization Academic Standards Study - A Modified Delphi Study
Taiwan50 participantsStarted 2026-08-15
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study (modified Delphi consensus study) is to establish an international expert consensus on professional standards for medical visualization in medical visualization experts from from around the world, each with a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience. The specific objectives are:
1. to develop and validate core consensus statements on professional standards for medical visualization (consensus threshold ≥75%).
2. to quantify the distribution of divergence in professional opinion.
Participants will:
Fill out a short background survey about their job title, training, work setting, location, and experience with AI image tools.
Rate 10 statements about medical visualization standards on a scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree). These statements cover three topics: accuracy, accessibility, and ethics. Participants will complete up to 3 rounds of anonymous online surveys.
Write comments to explain why they disagree with any statement they rate 1 or 2.
Between rounds, review a summary showing their own earlier ratings and the group's overall results (with no names attached). Then, re-rate any statements the group has not yet agreed on.
Who can participate
Age range
27 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Experts were invited from medical illustration training programs or professional associations worldwide. Inclusion criteria required that invitees meet at least one of the following conditions:
Inclusion Criteria:
* Current faculty or staff at one of the accredited degree-granting institutions in medical and scientific illustration
* Current member of a nationally/regionally recognized medical illustration association
* Holder of the Certified Medical Illustrator (CMI) credential issued by the Board of Certification of Medical Illustrators
* Current visualization editor or supervisor at a high-impact medical journal.
* Required to possess at least five years of professional experience in medical visualization or a related discipline
* Willing to complete the Delphi questionnaire, having provided informed consent prior to questionnaire commencement.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Prior participation in the focus group or validity assessment stages of this study's initial questionnaire development
* Direct financial interest in commercial AI medical imaging products or related services
* Inability to complete the questionnaire in the designated language (English) in the absence of a corresponding language version.
Individuals meeting any of the above criteria were excluded to preserve the independence of the consensus process.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Proportion of Statements Reaching Expert Consensus
Timeframe: Through study completion, approximately 12 months
2
Agreement Rate for Each Consensus Statement
Timeframe: Through study completion, approximately 12 months