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Editorial policies of MEDLINE indexed Indian journals on clinical trial registration

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30 MEDLINE indexed Indian journals publishing clinical trials were identified and their editorial policies on trial registration were assessed. Trial registration number was required in 9 journals (30%). 16 journals (53.33%) encouraged adherence to the CONSORT Statement, while 22 (73.33%) mentioned ICMJE Guidelines.

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Bhaumik, S., Biswas, T. Editorial policies of MEDLINE indexed Indian journals on clinical trial registration. Indian Pediatr 50, 339–340 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-013-0092-2

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