Table 8.
Number and percentage of RCTs that included each CONSORT reporting item associated with recruitment
| Consort reporting item | Data availability | Fully reported | Poorly reported | Not reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consort diagram | 512 | 240 (47%) | 48 (9%) | 224 (44%) |
| Inclusion and exclusion criteria | 459 | 439 (96%) | 4 (1%) | 16 (3%) |
| Who enrolled participants | 459 | 86 (19%) | 373 (81%) | |
| Number randomised | 459 | 459 (100%) | ||
| Dropout | 459 | 388 (85%) | 71 (15%) | |
| Funding | 459 | 319 (69%) | 140 (31%) | |
| Location and setting | 459 | 395 (86%) | 57 (13%) | 6 (1%) |
| Period spent with recruitment and follow-up | 459 | 194 (42%) | 266 (58%) | |
| Sample size calculations | 459 | 129 (28%) | 330 (72%) | |
| Baseline demographics | 459 | 435 (95%) | 6 (1%) | 18 (4%) |
% = percentage of 512 included trials