Overwhelming evidence shows the quality of reporting of randomised controlled trials
(RCTs) is not optimal. Without transparent reporting, readers cannot judge the reliability and …

Randomised controlled trials, when appropriately designed, conducted and reported,
represent the gold standard in evaluating healthcare interventions. However, randomised …

Full and transparent reporting of results of clinical trials is essential for assessing the quality
of healthcare interventions. Inadequate reporting of trials is common, and it impedes the use …

Randomised controlled trials are the best way to compare the effectiveness of different
interventions. Only randomised trials allow valid inferences of cause and effect. Only …

Evidence shows the quality of reporting of randomised controlled trials is not optimal. The
lack of transparent reporting impedes readers from judging the reliability and validity of trial …

The Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) statement is a guideline
designed to improve the transparency and quality of the reporting of randomised controlled …

Evidence shows that the quality of reporting of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) is not
optimal. The lack of transparent reporting impedes readers from judging the reliability and …

Objectives To provide information on the frequency and reasons for outcome reporting bias
in clinical trials. Design Trial protocols were compared with subsequent publication (s) to …

Background The CONSORT statement is intended to improve reporting of randomised
controlled trials and focuses on minimising the risk of bias (internal validity). The applicability …

Randomised controlled trials are increasingly conducted as embedded, nested, or using
cohorts or routinely collected data, including registries, electronic health records, and …