Global mapping of randomised trials related articles published in high-impact-factor medical journals: a cross-sectional analysis.
Ferrán Catalá-LópezRafael Aleixandre-BenaventLisa CaulleyBrian HuttonRafael Tabarés-SeisdedosDavid MoherAdolfo Alonso-ArroyoPublished in: Trials (2020)
Our analysis identified authors, countries, funding institutions, landmark contributions and high-impact-factor medical journals publishing RCTs. Over the last 50 years, publication production in leading medical journals has increased, with Western countries leading in research but with low- and middle-income countries showing very limited representation.