Table 4. Examples of incomplete outcome pre-specification.
Exact text from methods section of protocol | Number of completely-specified elements (out of five possible) |
“The primary outcome for the review will be visual acuity.” | 1 |
"When available quality of life data will be described for those with operated and unoperated cataract." | 1 |
“Postoperative visual acuity” | 1 |
“Quality of life” | 1 |
“Contrast sensitivity” | 1 |
“Vision-related quality of life at one year" | 2 |
“Mean IOP" | 2 |