Checklist for authors submitting reports of randomised controlled trials to the BDJ

Instructions for authors

You should complete the check list (Table 1) and flow diagram (fig. 1) and submit both with your manuscript as these are essential for the review process. These guidelines should assist you and your reviewers in assessing the manuscript. Please note the additional subheadings that should appear in the manuscript and the flow diagram which should appear as a figure within the manuscript. For more information, please consult the original article, Begg C, Cho M, Eastwood S, et al. Improving the quality of reporting of randomised controlled trials: the CONSORT statement. JAMA, 1996; 276: 637–639. (Full text article available on JAMA website at: http://www.ama-assn.org/public/journals/jama/jamahome.htm

Table 1 Table 1

Figure 1

Profile of randomised controlled trial

Preparing reports of randomised controlled trials

The checklist (JAMA 1999; 281: 17) should be completed and submitted with the manuscript. In addition, a flow diagram illustrating the progress of patients throughout the trial should be included as a figure in the manuscript (fig. 1). The checklist and flow diagram will be reviewed along with the manuscript.

Note: The checklist can be found at http://www.bdj.co.uk

Please note: Both the general guidelines for authors and these CONSORT guidelines are available on the BDJ website at http://www.bdj.co.uk