Reporting and data sharing level for COVID-19 vaccine trials: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The results and data availability of vaccine trials directly affect the decisions of healthcare providers, the public, and policymakers as to whether the vaccine should be applied. However, the reporting and data sharing level of COVID-19 vaccine studies are not clear.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted. A systematic search up to 9 May 2021 in 12 databases and an updated search to 6 July 2021 were conducted in the Cochrane Living Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis database to identify COVID-19 vaccine trials. The basic characteristics of included trials were summarized. The reporting level was assessed according to the CONSORT checklist. The data sharing level was assessed by open science practices. Types of incomplete reporting including proto

SUBMITTER: Duan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8947811 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature