Table 4 Transparency levels of reported proxy decision-makers in main texts of CT publications and supplementary material

Basic

Informed consent from an undefined representative (e.g., parents, parents or guardians, caregivers, guardians, etc.)

31

(40.3)

22

(50.0)

Extended 1

Representative specified by number (e.g., at least one, each, one) or type (e.g., mothers, family, legal/authorised/identifiable guardian, etc.)

40

(51.9)

20

(45.5)

Extended 2

Representatives defined by age or competence (e.g., adult/of legal age, ability/capability to understand and give consent, a person with power of attorney)

6

(7.8)

1

(2.3)

Total

77

(100.0)

43 ^a

(97.8)