Conclusion
This paper presents a methodological review of reporting standards relating to intervention description, standardisation, adherence and expertise for RCTs in AVB, comparing them with CONSORT-NPT guidance. Reporting standards in AVB trials are currently vague, lack transparency, detail and clarity, especially surrounding adherence. Although tools such as the CONSORT-NPT guidance attempt to address this issue, consideration of the details required specifically for interventions involving the use of devices is required. Such tools need to provide unambiguous and accessible detail by providing definitions of the key terms, such as standardisation and adherence. Bespoke guidance for RCTs involving devices may help address this problem by describing and defining standards for trialists and clinicians, to improve methodological standards, facilitate replication of successful interventions in clinical practice, and reduce research waste.