Introduction.Well-designed,strictly implemented,and fully standardized randomized controlled trials(RCTs)are a prerequisite for developing reliable scientific evidence,which can improve clinical practice,health outcom...Introduction.Well-designed,strictly implemented,and fully standardized randomized controlled trials(RCTs)are a prerequisite for developing reliable scientific evidence,which can improve clinical practice,health outcomes,and ultimately benefit patients.Suboptimal reporting is pervasive in medical research,resulting in biased research records and persistent uncertainty about the quality of available evidence.1,2,3,4 The standardization of research reports has attracted considerable attention.In 1996,the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials(CONSORT)was first published to improve the quality of RCTs and enhance the reproducibility of trial methods,results,and inferences.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:In recent years,the number of clinical research reports on acupuncture and manipulation for the treatment of greater occipital neuralgia has gradually increased,but the quality is uneven.There is currently n...OBJECTIVE:In recent years,the number of clinical research reports on acupuncture and manipulation for the treatment of greater occipital neuralgia has gradually increased,but the quality is uneven.There is currently no literature evaluating the quality of published reports,which is not conducive to the promotion of clinical use of these therapies.Therefore,this article assessed the reporting quality of randomized controlled trials on acupuncture and manipulation for greater occipital neuralgia.METHODS:Cochrane Library,PubMed,Web of Science,Embase,China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),VIP,WanFang Data,and Chinese BioMedical Literature Database(CBM)from inception to May 20,2024 were searched.The reporting quality of included randomized controlled trials was independently evaluated by two investigators using the CONSORT statement,STRICTA checklist,and Cochrane bias of risk assessment tool.A third investigator resolved any disagreement.RESULTS:A total of 62 articles were included.Based on the CONSORT statement,59.46%(22/37)of all entries had a reporting rate of less than 50%,mainly including“Identification as a randomized trial in the title(1/62,1.61%),”“How sample size was determined(7/62,11.29%),”“Implementation(1/62,1.61%),”“Blinding(1/62,1.61%),”and“Reports of Funding(4/62,6.45%).”According to the STRICTA checklist,29.41%(5/17)of all entries had a reporting rate of less than 50%,mainly including“Details of other interventions(7/58,12.07%),”“Setting and context of treatment(0/58,0%),”and“Description of participating acupuncturists(0/58,0%).”CONCLUSION:The reporting quality of randomized controlled trials on acupuncture and manipulation therapy for greater occipital neuralgia remains low.Future researchers need to make greater efforts to strictly adhere to the CONSORT statement and STRICTA checklist during trial design,implementation,and reporting.This will facilitate the standardization of research in this field and enhance the reliability and reproducibility of the research results.展开更多
CONSORT声明即报告试验的综合标准(consolidated standards of reporting trials),是基于证据的随机试验报告要点总结。CONSORT声明包含1个25项清单和1个流程图,为作者撰写研究结果报告提供了一种标准方法。为进一步规范随机对照研究的...CONSORT声明即报告试验的综合标准(consolidated standards of reporting trials),是基于证据的随机试验报告要点总结。CONSORT声明包含1个25项清单和1个流程图,为作者撰写研究结果报告提供了一种标准方法。为进一步规范随机对照研究的报告形式,以下节选2010 CONSORT声明的相关内容,供广大作者对照检查。展开更多
基金supported by the Talent Development Plan for High-level Public Health Technical Personnel Project in Beijing,Beijing Municipal Health Commission[No.XKGG-02-03].
文摘Introduction.Well-designed,strictly implemented,and fully standardized randomized controlled trials(RCTs)are a prerequisite for developing reliable scientific evidence,which can improve clinical practice,health outcomes,and ultimately benefit patients.Suboptimal reporting is pervasive in medical research,resulting in biased research records and persistent uncertainty about the quality of available evidence.1,2,3,4 The standardization of research reports has attracted considerable attention.In 1996,the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials(CONSORT)was first published to improve the quality of RCTs and enhance the reproducibility of trial methods,results,and inferences.
文摘OBJECTIVE:In recent years,the number of clinical research reports on acupuncture and manipulation for the treatment of greater occipital neuralgia has gradually increased,but the quality is uneven.There is currently no literature evaluating the quality of published reports,which is not conducive to the promotion of clinical use of these therapies.Therefore,this article assessed the reporting quality of randomized controlled trials on acupuncture and manipulation for greater occipital neuralgia.METHODS:Cochrane Library,PubMed,Web of Science,Embase,China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),VIP,WanFang Data,and Chinese BioMedical Literature Database(CBM)from inception to May 20,2024 were searched.The reporting quality of included randomized controlled trials was independently evaluated by two investigators using the CONSORT statement,STRICTA checklist,and Cochrane bias of risk assessment tool.A third investigator resolved any disagreement.RESULTS:A total of 62 articles were included.Based on the CONSORT statement,59.46%(22/37)of all entries had a reporting rate of less than 50%,mainly including“Identification as a randomized trial in the title(1/62,1.61%),”“How sample size was determined(7/62,11.29%),”“Implementation(1/62,1.61%),”“Blinding(1/62,1.61%),”and“Reports of Funding(4/62,6.45%).”According to the STRICTA checklist,29.41%(5/17)of all entries had a reporting rate of less than 50%,mainly including“Details of other interventions(7/58,12.07%),”“Setting and context of treatment(0/58,0%),”and“Description of participating acupuncturists(0/58,0%).”CONCLUSION:The reporting quality of randomized controlled trials on acupuncture and manipulation therapy for greater occipital neuralgia remains low.Future researchers need to make greater efforts to strictly adhere to the CONSORT statement and STRICTA checklist during trial design,implementation,and reporting.This will facilitate the standardization of research in this field and enhance the reliability and reproducibility of the research results.
