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
Jianrong Chen,
Guihua Deng,
Huilin Liu
et al.
Abstract:Background: Moxibustion is clinically used for treating various chronic diseases; however, the reporting quality of current published RCTs of moxibustion is unclear.
Objective: 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 i… Show more
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