Assessment of Quality of Reporting in Randomized Controlled Trials of Moxibustion for Chronic Diseases Using the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials and Standards for Reporting Interventions in Clinical Trials of Moxibustion Statements.

IF 1.1 4区 医学 Q3 INTEGRATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE Complementary Medicine Research Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-08 DOI:10.1159/000540641
Jianrong Chen, Guihua Deng, Huilin Liu, Qiuyun Xue, Yaojun Cai, Jiao Wang, Sheng Xu, Xu Zhou, Jiancheng Wang
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Introduction: Moxibustion is clinically used for treating various chronic diseases; however, the reporting quality of current published RCTs of moxibustion is unclear. The objective of this study was to assess the reporting quality of RCTs focusing on moxibustion as a treatment for chronic diseases.

Methods: Seven databases were searched to identify relevant RCTs. Criteria for evaluating the reporting quality of standard RCT elements and moxibustion intervention-related information were developed based on the CONSORT statement and its STRICTOM extension, respectively. Multivariate regression models were used to investigate factors impacting reporting quality.

Results: A total of 310 RCTs were included, with 41 (7.6%) published in English journals and 269 (92.4%) in Chinese journals. The median CONSORT and STRICTOM scores of these RCTs, with a maximum score of 100, were 41.2 and 62.9, respectively. RCTs with a later publication year and protocol registration or ethical approval exhibited significantly higher CONSORT and STRICTOM scores. Higher CONSORT scores were also significantly associated with English language publication, funding support, and inclusion of a safety evaluation, while higher STRICTOM scores were additionally associated with an active control design.

Conclusion: The reporting quality of RCTs focusing on moxibustion treatment for chronic diseases is subpar, with gradual but limited improvement over the last 25 years. To enhance the reporting quality of moxibustion RCTs, researchers should develop a comprehensive study protocol and standardize result reporting based on CONSORT and STRICTOM statements. Registration platforms, ethical approval organizations, funders, and journals can also contribute to this improvement by bolstering structured information reporting in the review process.

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使用 CONSORT 和 STRICTOM 声明评估艾灸治疗慢性病随机对照试验的报告质量。
背景:艾灸在临床上被用于治疗各种慢性疾病;然而,目前已发表的有关艾灸的RCT报告质量并不明确:目的:评估以艾灸治疗慢性病为重点的研究性临床试验的报告质量:方法:检索七个数据库以确定相关的 RCT。根据 CONSORT 声明及其 STRICTOM 扩展,分别制定了标准 RCT 要素和艾灸干预相关信息的报告质量评估标准。采用多变量回归模型研究影响报告质量的因素:共纳入 310 项 RCT,其中 41 项(7.6%)发表于英文期刊,269 项(92.4%)发表于中文期刊。这些 RCT 的 CONSORT 和 STRICTOM 评分中位数(最高分 100 分)分别为 41.2 分和 62.9 分。发表年份较晚、进行了方案注册或伦理批准的 RCT 的 CONSORT 和 STRICTOM 得分明显更高。较高的CONSORT得分还与英文发表、资金支持和包含安全性评价有明显关系,而较高的STRICTOM得分还与主动对照设计有关:结论:以艾灸治疗慢性病为重点的研究性临床试验的报告质量不高,在过去的 25 年中逐步改善,但改善有限。为提高艾灸 RCT 的报告质量,研究人员应制定全面的研究方案,并根据 CONSORT 和 STRICTOM 声明规范结果报告。注册平台、伦理审批机构、资助者和期刊也可以通过在审稿过程中加强结构化信息报告来促进这一改进。
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Complementary Medicine Research
Complementary Medicine Research Medicine-Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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期刊介绍: Aims and Scope ''Complementary Medicine Research'' is an international journal that aims to bridge the gap between conventional medicine and complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) on a sound scientific basis, promoting their mutual integration. Accordingly, experts of both conventional medicine and CAM medicine cooperate on the journal‘s editorial board, which accepts papers only after a rigorous peer-review process in order to maintain a high standard of scientific quality. Spectrum of ''Complementary Medicine Research'': - Review and Original Articles, Case Reports and Essays regarding complementary practice and methods - Journal Club: Analysis and discussion of internationally published articles in complementary medicine - Editorials of leading experts in complementary medicine - Questions of complementary patient-centered care - Education in complementary medicine - Reports on important meetings and conferences - Society Bulletins of Schweizerische Medizinische Gesellschaft für Phytotherapie (SMGP) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Naturheilkunde Bibliographic Details Complementary Medicine Research Journal Abbreviation: Complement Med Res ISSN: 2504-2092 (Print) e-ISSN: 2504-2106 (Online) DOI: 10.1159/issn.2504-2092 www.karger.com/CMR
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