Having this evidence s , the potential role of Carnitine in improving malnutrition consequences in CKD patients would be clearly defined
Protein energy malnutrition is a common problem in patients with chronic kidney disease ( CKD ) .
Scattered reports indicate that supplementation of Carnitine may improve patients ' clinical symptoms , with significant improvement in nutritional parameters .
This systematic review was done to document the evidence s of Carnitine effects in nutritional status of CKD patients .
CONSORT for Reporting Randomized Controlled Trials in Journal and Conference Abstracts: Explanation and Elaboration
Background Clear , transparent , and sufficiently detailed abstract s of conferences and journal articles related to r and omized controlled trials ( RCTs ) are important , because readers often base their assessment of a trial solely on information in the abstract . Here , we extend the CONSORT ( Consoli date d St and ards of Reporting Trials ) Statement to develop a minimum list of essential items , which authors should consider when reporting the results of a RCT in any journal or conference abstract . Methods and Findings We generated a list of items from existing quality assessment tools and empirical evidence . A three-round , modified-Delphi process was used to select items . In all , 109 participants were invited to participate in an electronic survey ; the response rate was 61 % . Survey results were presented at a meeting of the CONSORT Group in Montebello , Canada , January 2007 , involving 26 participants , including clinical trialists , statisticians , epidemiologists , and biomedical editors . Checklist items were discussed for eligibility into the final checklist . The checklist was then revised to ensure that it reflected discussion s held during and subsequent to the meeting . CONSORT for Abstract s recommends that abstract s relating to RCTs have a structured format . Items should include details of trial objectives ; trial design ( e.g. , method of allocation , blinding/masking ) ; trial participants ( i.e. , description , numbers r and omized , and number analyzed ) ; interventions intended for each r and omized group and their impact on primary efficacy outcomes and harms ; trial conclusions ; trial registration name and number ; and source of funding . We recommend the checklist be used in conjunction with this explanatory document , which includes examples of good reporting , rationale , and evidence , when available , for the inclusion of each item . Conclusions CONSORT for Abstract s aims to improve reporting of abstract s of RCTs published in journal articles and conference proceedings . It will help authors of abstract s of these trials provide the detail and clarity needed by readers wishing to assess a trial 's validity and the applicability of its results
Having this evidence s , the potential role of Carnitine in improving malnutrition consequences in CKD patients would be clearly defined
Protein energy malnutrition is a common problem in patients with chronic kidney disease ( CKD ) .
Scattered reports indicate that supplementation of Carnitine may improve patients ' clinical symptoms , with significant improvement in nutritional parameters .
This systematic review was done to document the evidence s of Carnitine effects in nutritional status of CKD patients .