Reporting and data-sharing level of acupuncture randomised controlled trials: a cross-sectional study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) play an important role in evidence-based medicine. However, an article with low reporting quality may mislead both experts and the general public into an erroneous decision. Data sharing can contribute to the truthfulness and transparency of trials. Acupuncture RCTs have been increasing rapidly these years, but the reporting quality and data-sharing level of acupuncture RCTs are not clear. Thus, this study will provide the current status of the reporting quality and data-sharing level of acupuncture RCTs.

Methods and analysis

A cross-sectional study will be conducted. The seven databases including MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, CBM, CNKI, Wanfang Database and VIP will be searched between 1 January 2012 and 15 October 2022 to identi

SUBMITTER: Duan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10314522 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature