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. 2023 Jan 4;11(1):2. doi: 10.21037/atm-22-2160

Table 3. New items and recommendations for reporting of randomized trials impacted by the force majeure event.

Section/topic No. Recommendation
Title and abstract 1c Indicate whether this study was conducted during the force majeure event in the abstract
Methods
   Participants 4c Specify the study locations (such as community clinics and academic hospitals) in the supplement, including whether the study sites were affected by the force majeure event after trial commencement
4d If 4b includes remote data capture, describe the data collection process
   Interventions 5b Any changes to protocol interventions due to the force majeure event, with reasons
   Sample size 7c If yes to 6b and if 7b is applicable, did the changes to trial outcomes happen before or after a pre-planned interim analysis
   Statistical methods 12b Methods for additional analyses, such as subgroup analyses, adjusted analyses, and sensitivity analyses
12c Methods for addressing missing data
Results
   Participant flow (a diagram is strongly recommended) 13c For each group, the numbers of participants experiencing treatment delay, with reasons
   Recruitment 14a Dates defining the periods of recruitment, treatment, and follow-up
14c Indicate whether the force majeure event impacted the study accrual rate
   Ancillary analyses 18 Results of any other analyses performed, including subgroup analyses, adjusted analyses, and sensitivity analyses, distinguishing pre-specified from exploratory
   Harms 19b If applicable, are the adverse events associated with the force majeure event
19c If applicable, for each group, the numbers of participants experiencing laboratory test delays for assessing adverse events, with reasons
Discussion
   Interpretation 22 Interpretation consistent with results, balancing benefits and harms, and considering other relevant evidence and the impact of the force majeure event