Aim and Scope
Journal of Clinical Trials is a peer-reviewed international open-access journal, covering all aspects of clinical trials. The journal allows free access to its content, providing a way to provide free and highly visible data worldwide; this will benefit the impact of your publication. Journal of Clinical Trials is dedicated to publishing articles on clinical trial methods, as well as articles on protocols, reviews, and results. Articles will be published online shortly after acceptance of the manuscript. This will enable society to benefit from faster access to clinical trial results. The journal covers a wide range of articles, including clinical trial methodology, traditional results articles, regulatory aspects of clinical trials, research ethics, clinical trial management, clinical data management, and biostatistics.
Journal of Clinical Trial's Aims:
- Disseminate cutting-edge knowledge and best practices: We go beyond simply publishing research. Journal of Clinical Trial actively seeks to translate complex methodological concepts into clear and actionable guidance. This could involve publishing explainers on novel statistical techniques, practical guides for implementing specific trial designs, or in-depth analyses of recent methodological controversies.
- Promote innovation and advancements: The Journal of Clinical Trial is a platform for innovative/unique ideas. We encourage submissions that propose novel approaches to overcoming challenges in clinical trials. This could include, for instance, articles evaluating the use of adaptive trial designs to improve efficiency, exploring the integration of mobile health technologies into patient recruitment, or discussing the ethical implications of using real-world data for regulatory approval.
- Foster open dialogue: Journal of Clinical Trials recognizes that clinical research methodology is a constantly evolving field. We encourage healthy debate on critical issues through commentaries and editorials. This could involve discussions on the optimal blinding strategies for specific interventions, the role of patient-centered outcome measures, or navigating the ethical considerations of placebo-controlled trials in desperate disease settings.
- Connecting the Gap: The Journal of Clinical Trial strives to create a space where academia, industry, and regulatory bodies can exchange knowledge and collaborate. We welcome submissions from researchers across these sectors that explore challenges faced in real-world trial conduct, propose solutions to streamline regulatory processes, or discuss best practices for effective communication between stakeholders.
Journal of Clinical Trials's Scope - Elaborated Examples:
- Clinical Trial Design: We welcome not only traditional designs like randomized controlled trials but also methodological discussions on adaptive designs, pragmatic trials, and factorial designs suited for specific research questions.
- Clinical Trial Conduct: Articles can delve into the ethical considerations of informed consent processes for vulnerable populations, explore strategies for improving patient retention in long-term trials, or analyze the impact of remote monitoring technologies on data quality.
- Statistical Methodology: Journal of Clinical Trials goes beyond basic statistical techniques. We encourage submissions that explore advanced statistical methods for handling complex data, discuss novel approaches to analyzing real-world data, or propose solutions for addressing common statistical biases in clinical trials.
- Emerging Technologies: Articles can explore the use of artificial intelligence in predicting patient outcomes, discuss the role of blockchain technology in data security, or analyze the challenges and opportunities of using wearable devices for collecting clinical trial data.
- Ethical Issues: Journal of Clinical Trial welcomes submissions that explore the ethical implications of placebo use in specific contexts, discuss the challenges of obtaining informed consent in resource-limited settings, or propose frameworks for managing conflicts of interest in industry-sponsored trials.
Peer-Review Process at the Journal of Clinical Trials (Journal of Clinical Trials)
Journal of Clinical Trials adheres to a rigorous, double-blind peer-review process to ensure the quality and scientific merit of all published content. Here's a breakdown of the process:
- Submission: Authors submit their manuscripts electronically through our online portal. All manuscripts undergo a preliminary editorial screening to ensure they meet the journal's aims and scope and adhere to formatting guidelines.
- Peer-Review: Qualified reviewers with expertise in the relevant area are assigned to each manuscript. Reviewers assess the manuscript based on pre-defined criteria, including:
- Originality and significance of the research question
- Soundness of the methodology and statistical analysis
- Clarity and conciseness of the writing
- Adherence to ethical considerations
- Overall contribution to the field of clinical trial methodology
- Double-Blind Review: Both reviewers and authors remain anonymous throughout the process to minimize bias. Reviewers provide detailed feedback and recommendations to the editor.
- Editorial Decision: The editor makes a final decision based on the reviewer comments and their own assessment of the manuscript. Possible decisions include:
- Accept for publication
- Revisions required (minor or major)
- Rejection
- Revision and Resubmission: Authors are invited to revise their manuscript based on the reviewer feedback. Revised manuscripts undergo a new round of review to ensure all concerns have been addressed.
- Publication: Once accepted, manuscripts undergo copyediting and layout formatting before online publication.
Journal of Clinical Trials is committed to providing authors with timely and constructive feedback throughout the review process. We strive to maintain a fair and transparent review system that upholds the highest scientific standards.
Additional Information for Authors
Journal of Clinical Trials offers helpful resources for authors on our website, including:
- Author guidelines detailing formatting requirements and manuscript preparation tips
- Sample manuscripts showcasing the expected style and structure
- Information on ethical considerations in clinical research publication
- A searchable database of past Journal of Clinical Trials articles for reference
We encourage potential authors to familiarize themselves with these resources before submitting their manuscripts.
Journal of Clinical Trials remains committed to publishing high-quality research that pushes the boundaries of clinical trial methodology and ultimately contributes to the development of safer, more effective treatments for patients around the world. Journal of Clinical Trials is excited to receive your innovative contributions to the field of clinical trial methodology!