Evaluation of the intervention against current practice is now possible, preferably in an RCT. Mechanisms to neutralize effects of any deficit in investigator equipoise are important.
The CONSORT (CONsolidated Standards Of Reporting Trials) Statement is an evidence-based, minimum set of recommendations for reporting the results of randomised trials.
For IDEAL Stage 3, use the CONSORT Checklist for RCT Reports.
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