Extensions of the SPIRIT and CONSORT Statements

The main SPIRIT and CONSORT Statements are based on the "standard" two-group parallel design. However, there are many variations to the standard trial methodology, including different design aspects (e.g., cluster), interventions (e.g., non-pharmacological) and data (e.g., harms).

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To help improve the reporting of these trials the main SPIRIT and CONSORT Statements have been extended and modified for application in these various areas. The resulting SPIRIT and CONSORT extensions are presented in this section. This list is by no means exhaustive.

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Please note that modifications to the SPIRIT or CONSORT checklists, figure or flow diagram that are not developed with the involvement of the SPIRIT–CONSORT Group do not have permission to name their work “SPIRIT” or "CONSORT".