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EQUATOR Network: A comprehensive, searchable database of reporting guidelines.  EQUATOR Network links for reporting guidelines for common study designs are listed below.

Randomized Trials: When writing up the results of randomized trials, follow the CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) guidelines. 

Observational Studies: Observational studies should be written with the STROBE (STrengthening Reporting of OBservational studies in Epidemiology) guideline. 

Systematic Reviews: When writing a systematic review, refer to the PRISMA 2020 (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines..

Case Reports: Refer to the CARE (CAse REport) guidelines when preparing a Case Report publication.

Qualitative Research: When reporting qualitative research, refer to the SRQR (Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research) or COREQ (Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research) guidelines.

Diagnostic/ Prognostic Studies: When reporting on diagnostic/ prognostic studies, consult the STARD (STAndards for Reporting of Diagnostic Accuracy) for reporting studies of diagnostic accuracy and the TRIPOD (Transparent Reporting of a multivariable prediction model for Individual Prognosis Or Diagnosis) guidelines for studies that develop, validate, or update a prediction model.

Quality Improvement Studies: When reporting on diagnostic or prognostic studies, consult the SQUIRE (Standards for QUality Improvement Reporting Excellence) guidelines, which provide a framework for reporting new knowledge about improving the quality, safety, and value of healthcare.

Economic Evaluations: Writers of economic evaluations and health interventions should consult the CHEERS (Consolidated Health Economic Evaluation Reporting Standards) guidelines and checklist.

Animal Pre-Clinical Studies: Consult the ARRIVE (Animal Research: Reporting of In Vivo Experiments) guidelines when reporting on animal pre-clinical studies, which aim to improve the reporting of research using animals while maximizing information published and minimizing unnecessary studies.

Study Protocols: When reporting study protocols, consult the SPIRIT (Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for Interventional Trials) or PRISMA-P (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic review and Meta-Analysis Protocols) guidelines.