SYSTEMATIC REVIEW PROTOCOL: The reporting standards of Randomised Clinical Trials in leading medical journals between 2019-2020

This is a systematic review protocol which outlines the basis and methodology for our intended review which at the time of writing is in the study screening phase. Our aim is to answer the fundamental questions:To systematically identify RCTs published in the four leading medical journals between January 1st 2019 to May 31st 2020.To assess the quality of reporting of such RCTs using the CONSORT 2010 statement.To identify any association with medical specialty or size or type of RCT and the rate of adherence to the CONSORT 2010 statement.