An article published in Trials Journal provides practical guidance for those involved in the publication process, by proposing a minimum standard for de-identifying datasets for the purposes of publication in a peer-reviewed biomedical journal, or sharing with other researchers. Basic advice on file preparation is provided along with procedural guidance on prospective and retrospective publication of raw data, with an emphasis on randomised controlled trials.
Guidance on following topics are discussed too
- Data preparation guidance
- Anonymisation
- Use of dates relevant to individual
- File preparation
- Copyright
- Preparing for journal submission—statement in submitted manuscript
