THE RANDOMIZED controlled trial (RCT), more than any other methodology, can have a
powerful and immediate impact on patient care. Ideally, the report of such an evaluation
needs to convey to the reader relevant information concerning the design, conduct, analysis,
and generalizability of the trial. This information should provide the reader with the ability to
make informed judgments regarding the internal and external validity of the trial. Accurate
and complete reporting also benefits editors and reviewers in their deliberations regarding …