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Ongoing HTAs in Norway in September 2023
In September 2023, several method assessments were initiated as a part of a framework for the managed introduction of innovations "New Methods" for cardiovascular, e-health, endocrine, gastrointestinal, IVD, men’s health, neurology and neurosurgery, neuromodulation, robotic surgery, and some other fields. Some examples are listed below:
- Portable ECG device;
- Pacemaker without lead for the treatment of atrial fibrillation and bradycardia - Reassessment;
- Continuous glucose measurement and flash glucose measurement in diabetes type II;
- Robot-assisted surgery for proctectomy;
- Robot-assisted surgery for hysterectomy;
- Diagnostic tests for further cancer treatment;
- Stockholm3 test;
- Molecular Profiling for Breast Cancer (Oncotype DX);
- Magnetic resonance (MR)-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound for the treatment of essential tremor, Parkinson's disease and neuropathic pain;
- Electric field therapy (Optune, Tumor-Treating Fields).
The full details in Norwegian can be found here.
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