Objectives We operationalized a research usefulness tool identified through literature
searches and consensus and examined if randomized controlled trials (RCTs) addressing …

Background The inappropriate and inconsistent selection of primary outcomes (PO s) in
randomised controlled trials (RCT s) and systematic reviews (SR s) can make evidence …

Randomised trials evaluating interventions for asymptomatic preterm birth have reported
many different outcomes leading to an inability to synthesise evidence across studies. A …

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Preterm birth occurs in about 5–10% of all births in resource-
rich countries, but in recent years the incidence seems to have increased in some countries …

Background Preterm birth (PTB) is a major factor contributing to global rates of neonatal
death and to longer‐term health problems for surviving infants. Both the World Health …

Objective Analyse uptake of the core outcome set (COS) within preterm birth (PTB) clinical
trials. Design On 26 June 2023, we conducted a systematic search of phase III/IV trial …

Objective To describe spontaneous preterm birth prevention practices self‐reported before
and after the dissemination of relevant guidelines, and to identify personal and …

Background Sample sizes for obstetrical trials are often based on the opinion of
investigators about clinically important effect size. We surveyed Canadian obstetricians to …

Background Clinical practice guidelines (CPG) endorse multiple strategies to prevent or
manage preterm birth (PTB). Objectives To summarise CPG recommendations for PTB and …

Background Several factors are associated with an increased risk of preterm birth (PTB);
therefore, various interventions might have the potential to influence it. Due to the large …