CONSORT-Children and Adolescents (CONSORT-C) 2026 extension statement: enhancing the reporting and impact of paediatric randomised trials
Hospital for Sick Children · SickKids Foundation · +50 more institutions
Abstract
Appropriately designed, conducted, and reported randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in children and adolescents inform treatment and healthcare decisions made by young people, families, researchers, clinicians, regulators, funders, policymakers, and other interest holders. To critically evaluate, interpret, and apply trial results, readers require access to a complete and transparent report of what was planned, done, and found, taking unique considerations specific to children and adolescents into account. Harmonised guidance based on evidence and consensus is needed to optimise standardised reporting and reduce research waste in paediatric RCTs. As an extension to the Consolidated Standards of Reporting…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 94.60
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 60
Authors
40- ABAmi BabaCorresponding
Hospital for Sick Children, SickKids Foundation, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences
- MSMaureen Smith
Canadian Respiratory Research Network
- PBPotter Bk
University of Ottawa
- ACAn-Wen Chan
University of Toronto, Women's College Hospital
- DMDavid Moher
University of Ottawa, Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Topics & keywords
- Checklist
- Delphi method
- Guideline
- Randomized controlled trial
- Transparency (behavior)
- MEDLINE
- Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials
- Research design