Summary

OMERACT (Outcome Measures in Rheumatology) is an independent initiative of international health professionals interested in outcome measures in rheumatology. Through a data driven multi-stakeholder consensus process, OMERACT strives to identify and improve relevant health outcome domains, endorsing valid, responsive, feasible health outcome measures in patients with musculoskeletal conditions. An important aspect of OMERACT is the integration of patients at each stage of the OMERACT process. This patient input along with clinical trialist insight, epidemiologist assessment, and industry perspective, has led OMERACT to be a unique decision making group in developing outcome measures for all types of clinical trials and observational research. Consensus conferences take place every two years, with locations alternating between North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.