Methods to assess trustworthiness of data from peer-reviewed, published randomised controlled trials

The authors investigate methods to assess the trustworthiness of data from peer-reviewed randomized controlled trials (RCTs), addressing the growing concern of untrustworthy research in health and medical fields. They review various approaches, including checklists, statistical analyses, and AI tools, to evaluate research integrity and identify issues such as data duplication and questionable practices. The study highlights the need for robust, scalable techniques to ensure the reliability of scientific evidence in clinical practice.