[Statement] CONSORT-Children and Adolescents (CONSORT-C) 2026 extension statement: enhancing the reporting and impact of paediatric randomised trials

Appropriately designed, conducted, and reported randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in children and adolescents inform treatment and health-care decisions made by young people, families, researchers, clinicians, regulators, funders, policy makers, and other interest holders. To critically evaluate, interpret, and apply trial results, readers require access to a complete and transparent report of what was planned, done, and found, taking unique considerations specific to children and adolescents into account.