13 modalities · COSMIN compliant · Validated instruments

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13 FDA COA-aligned modalities. 5-section variable workflow. Frozen measurement protocols. Built on COSMIN, FDA PRO Guidance, and ISOQOL Minimum Standards.

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01Patient-Reported (PRO)
02Clinician-Administered (ClinRO)
03Performance-Based (PerfO)
04Physiological / Sensor
05Composite / Index
+ 8 more modalities — see full taxonomy below
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outcome modalities · FDA COA-aligned

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AI actions per variable workflow

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How OutcomeMinds works

3 tabs · 5-section variable workflow

Each variable runs through five AI-assisted sections — map modalities, browse instruments, justify the pick, check feasibility, freeze the protocol. Outputs roll into a manuscript-ready Methods section.

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Tab 1 · Research Context

Context Inference

Inputs

Research questionVariables list

AI action

inferContext

Output

Population, setting, design, and timepoint inference — drives every modality scoring.

Saves 30–45 min of context entry per variable
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Tab 2 · Per-Variable Workflow

Modality Map (13 modalities)

Inputs

VariableContext

AI action

mapModalities

Output

Ranked scoring across all 13 FDA COA modalities — PRO, ClinRO, PerfO, sensor, lab, imaging, behavioral, and more.

Saves 1–2 hours of modality deliberation
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Tab 2 · Per-Variable Workflow

Instrument Catalog

Inputs

Selected modalityContext

AI action

browseInstruments

Output

TLDR ranked shortlist (recommended / available / adaptable) with COSMIN ratings and licensing flags.

Saves 2–4 hours of literature triangulation
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Tab 2 · Per-Variable Workflow

Instrument Justification

Inputs

Top candidateComparators

AI action

justifyInstrument

Output

Deep psychometric rationale — validity, reliability, MCID, responsiveness, vs comparators. Manuscript-ready.

Saves 3–5 hours of psychometric write-up
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Tab 2 · Per-Variable Workflow

Feasibility Check

Inputs

InstrumentSetting

AI action

checkFeasibility

Output

Pass / flag operational validation — burden, training need, licensing fees, language availability.

Saves 1 hour and catches budget surprises
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Tab 2 · Per-Variable Workflow

Measurement Protocol (frozen SOP)

Inputs

Validated instrument

AI action

freezeProtocol

Output

Locked SOP — who administers, when, scoring, missing-data rules, quality control. SPIRIT-ready.

Saves 2 hours of SOP drafting per variable
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Tab 3 · Manuscript Output

Cross-Variable Methods Section

Inputs

All frozen protocols

AI action

generateSummary

Output

Composite Methods section — every variable harmonised, burden assessed, timeline coordinated. Export DOCX, PDF, Markdown.

Saves a full day of methods drafting

Modality coverage

13 outcome modalities — all covered

From patient-reported instruments to imaging endpoints. Every modality gets its own scoring criteria, COSMIN ratings, and feasibility checks.

Subjective

3 modalities
  • Patient-Reported (PRO)

    PROMIS, EQ-5D, SF-36 — patient self-report.

  • Observer-Reported (ObsRO)

    Caregiver or family proxy ratings.

  • Clinician-Administered (ClinRO)

    HAM-D, MADRS — clinician judgement scales.

Objective

4 modalities
  • Physiological / Sensor

    Heart rate, blood pressure, actigraphy.

  • Biological / Laboratory

    Biomarkers, blood panels, genomics.

  • Imaging

    MRI, CT, ultrasound, retinal imaging.

  • Digital Trace / Device

    Wearable streams, app interaction logs.

Functional

3 modalities
  • Performance-Based (PerfO)

    6MWT, MoCA — observed task performance.

  • Behavioral Observation

    Structured observation, video-coded behaviour.

  • Record-Based

    EHR extraction, registry data, claims.

Composite & Endpoint

3 modalities
  • Clinical Event / Endpoint

    Mortality, hospitalisation, MACE.

  • Economic / Resource-Use

    QALY, ICER, length of stay, cost.

  • Composite / Index

    Combined endpoints, multi-domain scores.

Compliance

Built on the standards
psychometrists demand

Integrated

COSMIN-RoB 2018

Risk of Bias for PROM measurement properties

Integrated

COSMIN-PROM

COSMIN methodology for selecting PROMs

Integrated

FDA PRO Guidance 2009

Patient-Reported Outcome guidance for labelling

Integrated

ISOQOL Minimum Standards

PRO use in clinical research

Integrated

ISPOR Good Research Practices

Health-outcomes research standards

Integrated

PRO-WG (ePRO)

Electronic PRO data-quality consortium

Integrated

OMERACT Filter 2.1

Outcome measurement in rheumatology trials

Integrated

COMET Core Outcome Sets

Standardised outcomes for trial harmonisation

Integrated

SPIRIT 2025

Standard Protocol Items for Clinical Trials

Integrated

FDA COA Compendium

Clinical Outcome Assessment qualification

Integrated

EMA Reflection Paper PRO

European guidance on PRO endpoints

Integrated

PROMIS Standards

NIH-developed PRO item-bank methodology

Integrated

GRADE for Outcomes

Certainty-of-evidence framework

Integrated

ICMR National Ethical Guidelines

Indian biomedical research outcomes

Every instrument is rated against COSMIN before it lands on your shortlist.

Why this matters

A name isn't enough.
You need the full instrument dossier.

Other tools

Give you a list. Good luck.

Most AI tools spit out instrument names — SF-36, PHQ-9, EQ-5D. They skip the dossier: validation evidence in your population, MCID, licensing fees, translation availability. You end up Googling for two days before your shortlist holds up.

OutcomeMinds

Pick a measure → get the full dossier.

Click any instrument and you get its validation history, COSMIN ratings, score range, MCID, licensing terms, and language availability — sourced and citation-backed. Justification writes itself.

  • Validation evidence in your population, with citations.
  • COSMIN ratings across all 9 measurement properties.
  • Licensing terms — free, fee, or restricted.
  • Languages available — including Indian translations.
instrument detail · PROMIS-29 Profile v2.1 · PRO modality

COSMIN

A

Sufficient · 9/9 properties

Score range

T-50

MCID · 3–5 points

Licensing

Free

Public domain · NIH PROMIS

Languages

42

incl. Hindi, Tamil, Bengali

Plans

Simple pricing

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Common questions from researchers, supervisors, and IEC reviewers.

Can I use PROMs from PROMIS?

Yes. The catalog includes the full PROMIS item bank (Profile-29, short forms, CATs) with NIH-validated psychometrics. PROMIS is public domain, so no licensing fees, and most measures are translated into 40+ languages including Hindi, Tamil, and Bengali.

Do you handle licensing fees and permission requests?

We surface every instrument's licensing terms — free, fee-based, or restricted — and link to the publisher's permission form. Fee estimates are shown before you commit. We don't pay fees on your behalf, but you'll never be surprised at submission time.

What about Indian-validated tools?

ICMR-recommended outcome measures, India-validated translations, and cohort-specific PROs (e.g., Hindi WHO-DAS, Tamil EQ-5D) are flagged with their validation citations. Useful for IRB and ICMR-funded study submissions.

How is this different from generic AI tools that suggest instruments?

Generic AI gives you names. OutcomeMinds gives you a dossier — COSMIN ratings across 9 measurement properties, MCID, score range, validation evidence in your population, licensing terms, and language availability. Every claim is citation-backed.

Can I use OutcomeMinds for qualitative or mixed-methods research?

Yes. The 13 modalities include behavioural observation and record-based extraction. For purely qualitative protocols, the platform still helps you select observation frameworks and structured-interview instruments.

What if my variable doesn't fit a standard modality?

The modality map ranks all 13 modalities for every variable. If no modality scores well, you'll see "Composite / Index" or "Adaptable" candidates — the AI flags when an existing instrument needs adaptation rather than direct adoption.

Can I freeze a protocol and re-use it across studies?

Yes. Frozen measurement protocols become SOPs you can clone into new studies. Each freeze locks scoring rules, timing, missing-data handling, and quality-control checks so your protocols stay reproducible.

Does this integrate with ethics committee submission?

The exported Methods section is SPIRIT-compliant and includes a COSMIN justification table, instrument bibliography, and burden assessment. Acceptable for IEC, IRB, and ICMR-funded grant submissions.

What export formats are supported?

DOCX, PDF, and Markdown for the full Methods section. Individual instrument dossiers can be exported as standalone PDFs for supervisor review or grant appendices.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes — cancel from Settings. Access continues to the end of the paid period. Your frozen protocols and exports remain yours forever. No retention calls, no questions asked.

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