Better reporting of randomised controlled trials: the CONSORT statement
BMJPublished 7 September 1996Open access
Douglas G. Altman
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It is entirely reasonable to require higher standards for papers reporting randomised trials than those describing other types of study, since randomised controlled trials are the best way to compare the effectiveness of different interventions.
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