Quality and reporting of statements on clinical trial integrity: A systematic review

A research integrity statement is usually developed by an independent panel of multi-disciplinary experts convened to review the research literature in an evidence-based manner for the purpose of advancing the understanding of an issue, procedure or method (1). The integrity of randomised clinical trials (RCT) is essential for public trust in evidence-based medicine. We aim to appraise the quality and reporting of published research integrity statements related to any aspect of the RCT lifecycle. 1. Mosby's medical dictionary (2009). St. Louis, Mo: Mosby Elsevier.