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Reporting and data-sharing level of acupuncture randomised controlled trials: a cross-sectional study protocol
Yuting Duan1, Zhirui Xu2, Xinyu Li3
1Sleep Research Institute of Integrative Medicine, The Affiliated TCM Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China duanyt@gzhmu.edu.cn yul@gzhmu.edu.cn.
BMJ Open
|June 21, 2023
Summary
This study assesses the reporting quality and data sharing in acupuncture randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Findings will clarify the current status of these crucial elements in acupuncture research.
Area of Science:
- Evidence-based medicine
- Clinical trial methodology
- Acupuncture research
Background:
- Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) are vital for evidence-based medicine.
- Low reporting quality in RCTs can lead to erroneous decisions.
- Data sharing enhances trial transparency and truthfulness.
- The reporting quality and data-sharing status of acupuncture RCTs remain unclear despite their increasing number.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the current reporting quality of acupuncture RCTs.
- To assess the data-sharing level in acupuncture RCTs.
- To provide insights into the transparency and reliability of acupuncture research.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study design.
- Comprehensive literature search across seven major databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, CBM, CNKI, Wanfang, VIP) from January 2012 to October 2022.
- Assessment of reporting quality using Consolidated Standards for Reporting Trials 2010 (CONSORT 2010) and Standards for Reporting Interventions in Controlled Trials of Acupuncture (STRICTA).
- Evaluation of data-sharing practices through open science metrics.
Main Results:
- Summarized basic characteristics of included acupuncture RCTs.
- Assessed the adherence to reporting guidelines (CONSORT 2010, STRICTA).
- Quantified the extent of data sharing and open science practices.
Conclusions:
- The study will elucidate the reporting quality and data-sharing landscape of acupuncture RCTs.
- Findings will inform researchers and practitioners on improving trial transparency and reliability.
- This research contributes to enhancing the integrity of evidence-based acupuncture practice.
