CONSORT for reporting randomized controlled trials in journal and conference abstracts: explanation and elaboration.

<h4>Background</h4>Clear, transparent, and sufficiently detailed abstracts of conferences and journal articles related to randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are important, because readers often base their assessment of a trial solely on information in the abstract. Here, we extend the C...

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Autores principales:	Sally Hopewell, Mike Clarke, David Moher, Elizabeth Wager, Philippa Middleton, Douglas G Altman, Kenneth F Schulz, CONSORT Group
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Publicado:	Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2008
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:9cb8066127ab41499e31a477443e8b422021-11-25T05:37:08ZCONSORT for reporting randomized controlled trials in journal and conference abstracts: explanation and elaboration.1549-12771549-167610.1371/journal.pmed.0050020https://doaj.org/article/9cb8066127ab41499e31a477443e8b422008-01-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/18215107/?tool=EBIhttps://doaj.org/toc/1549-1277https://doaj.org/toc/1549-1676<h4>Background</h4>Clear, transparent, and sufficiently detailed abstracts of conferences and journal articles related to randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are important, because readers often base their assessment of a trial solely on information in the abstract. Here, we extend the CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) Statement to develop a minimum list of essential items, which authors should consider when reporting the results of a RCT in any journal or conference abstract.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We generated a list of items from existing quality assessment tools and empirical evidence. A three-round, modified-Delphi process was used to select items. In all, 109 participants were invited to participate in an electronic survey; the response rate was 61%. Survey results were presented at a meeting of the CONSORT Group in Montebello, Canada, January 2007, involving 26 participants, including clinical trialists, statisticians, epidemiologists, and biomedical editors. Checklist items were discussed for eligibility into the final checklist. The checklist was then revised to ensure that it reflected discussions held during and subsequent to the meeting. CONSORT for Abstracts recommends that abstracts relating to RCTs have a structured format. Items should include details of trial objectives; trial design (e.g., method of allocation, blinding/masking); trial participants (i.e., description, numbers randomized, and number analyzed); interventions intended for each randomized group and their impact on primary efficacy outcomes and harms; trial conclusions; trial registration name and number; and source of funding. We recommend the checklist be used in conjunction with this explanatory document, which includes examples of good reporting, rationale, and evidence, when available, for the inclusion of each item.<h4>Conclusions</h4>CONSORT for Abstracts aims to improve reporting of abstracts of RCTs published in journal articles and conference proceedings. It will help authors of abstracts of these trials provide the detail and clarity needed by readers wishing to assess a trial's validity and the applicability of its results.Sally HopewellMike ClarkeDavid MoherElizabeth WagerPhilippa MiddletonDouglas G AltmanKenneth F SchulzCONSORT GroupPublic Library of Science (PLoS)articleMedicineRENPLoS Medicine, Vol 5, Iss 1, p e20 (2008)
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description	<h4>Background</h4>Clear, transparent, and sufficiently detailed abstracts of conferences and journal articles related to randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are important, because readers often base their assessment of a trial solely on information in the abstract. Here, we extend the CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) Statement to develop a minimum list of essential items, which authors should consider when reporting the results of a RCT in any journal or conference abstract.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We generated a list of items from existing quality assessment tools and empirical evidence. A three-round, modified-Delphi process was used to select items. In all, 109 participants were invited to participate in an electronic survey; the response rate was 61%. Survey results were presented at a meeting of the CONSORT Group in Montebello, Canada, January 2007, involving 26 participants, including clinical trialists, statisticians, epidemiologists, and biomedical editors. Checklist items were discussed for eligibility into the final checklist. The checklist was then revised to ensure that it reflected discussions held during and subsequent to the meeting. CONSORT for Abstracts recommends that abstracts relating to RCTs have a structured format. Items should include details of trial objectives; trial design (e.g., method of allocation, blinding/masking); trial participants (i.e., description, numbers randomized, and number analyzed); interventions intended for each randomized group and their impact on primary efficacy outcomes and harms; trial conclusions; trial registration name and number; and source of funding. We recommend the checklist be used in conjunction with this explanatory document, which includes examples of good reporting, rationale, and evidence, when available, for the inclusion of each item.<h4>Conclusions</h4>CONSORT for Abstracts aims to improve reporting of abstracts of RCTs published in journal articles and conference proceedings. It will help authors of abstracts of these trials provide the detail and clarity needed by readers wishing to assess a trial's validity and the applicability of its results.
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author	Sally Hopewell Mike Clarke David Moher Elizabeth Wager Philippa Middleton Douglas G Altman Kenneth F Schulz CONSORT Group
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title	CONSORT for reporting randomized controlled trials in journal and conference abstracts: explanation and elaboration.
title_short	CONSORT for reporting randomized controlled trials in journal and conference abstracts: explanation and elaboration.
title_full	CONSORT for reporting randomized controlled trials in journal and conference abstracts: explanation and elaboration.
title_fullStr	CONSORT for reporting randomized controlled trials in journal and conference abstracts: explanation and elaboration.
title_full_unstemmed	CONSORT for reporting randomized controlled trials in journal and conference abstracts: explanation and elaboration.
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CONSORT for reporting randomized controlled trials in journal and conference abstracts: explanation and elaboration.

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