STROBE / CONSORT / PRISMA Checklist Tool

Reporting Guideline Checklist

Choose the guideline that fits your study type and check the items.

• Title/abstract indicates study design
• Background and scientific rationale explained
• Study design and setting described
• Participant eligibility criteria given
• Variables and data sources defined
• Statistical methods described
• Participant flow and descriptive data presented
• Limitations and generalizability discussed

• Identified as a randomized controlled trial
• Participant eligibility and setting stated
• Randomization method described
• Blinding reported
• Primary and secondary outcomes defined
• CONSORT flow diagram included
• Harms / adverse events reported
• Trial registration stated

• Research question (PICO) defined
• Eligibility criteria stated
• Information sources and search strategy given
• Study selection process described
• Risk of bias assessment performed
• PRISMA flow diagram included
• Synthesis of results presented
• Limitations and conclusions discussed