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  • Clinical Trials Methodology
  • Scientific Reporting Standards
  • Evidence-Based Medicine

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  • Randomized trials are crucial for healthcare evidence, but reporting quality is often suboptimal.
  • The CONSORT statement (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) aims to enhance trial report clarity and transparency.
  • Previous versions of CONSORT were published in 1996, 2001, and 2010.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the updated CONSORT 2025 statement, incorporating methodological advancements and user feedback.
  • To provide a revised minimum set of items for reporting randomized trials.
  • To ensure trial reports are clear, transparent, and reflect current research practices.

Main Methods:

  • A scoping review and project-specific database were used to identify potential checklist changes.
  • Recommendations from CONSORT extensions, other reporting guidelines (e.g., TIDieR), and expert input were incorporated.
  • A three-round international Delphi survey with 317 participants and an expert consensus meeting with 30 experts informed the revisions.

Main Results:

  • Substantive revisions were made to the CONSORT checklist, including adding seven new items and revising three.
  • Several items from key CONSORT extensions were integrated, and one item was deleted.
  • The CONSORT 2025 statement features a 30-item checklist, a participant flow diagram, and a new section on open science. An expanded checklist is also available.

Conclusions:

  • The CONSORT 2025 statement provides essential guidance for reporting randomized trials.
  • Authors, editors, and reviewers should utilize CONSORT 2025 to improve the quality and transparency of trial publications.
  • Adherence to CONSORT 2025 will enhance the reliability and interpretability of evidence from randomized trials.