Editorial

Abstract

This is a No. 3 of volume 16 of the Thai Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, the official journal of
Royal Thai College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. We would like to achieve high quality and valuable
journal for our members. Thus, we would like to recommend an accepted method to report a randomized
controlled trial (RCT). As stated in many International Standard Journals, the authors who would like to report
randomized controlled trials, should follow the CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials)
statement. This statement is used for helping authors improve reporting of two-parallel design RCTs by using a
checklist and flow diagram. For example; in the methods section, the authors should report method used to
implement the random allocation sequence (e.g., numbered containers or central telephone), clarifying whether
the sequence was concealed until interventions were assigned. More details of the CONSORT statement can
be seen at www.consort-statement.org or JAMA 2001;285:1987-91.
As the renewed volume of the Thai Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, all constructive comments
and suggestions are welcome for improvement of our journal.