Reporting Guidelines for Medical Manuscripts
Most medical journals expect your manuscript to follow the reporting guideline for its study design, and many ask for the completed checklist at submission. Find the one that applies to your study below.
| Study design | Guideline |
|---|---|
| Randomized controlled trials | CONSORT |
| Cohort, case-control and cross-sectional studies | STROBE |
| Systematic reviews and meta-analyses | PRISMA |
| Case reports and case series | CARE |
| Diagnostic accuracy studies | STARD |
The full catalogue of reporting guidelines, including extensions for specific designs, is maintained by the EQUATOR Network.