| Study design(s) targeted by the tool | Randomized controlled trials (RCT)randomized-controlled-trial-rct |
|---|---|
| Additional details on designs | |
| Tool area | Health |
| Link to the tool | Get the JBI RCT tool |
Details | |
| Website | https://jbi.global/critical-appraisal-tools |
| Primary publication | Barker T, Stone J, Sears K, et al. The revised JBI critical appraisal tool for the assessment of risk of bias for randomized controlled trials. JBI Evid Synth. 2023;21(3):494-506. doi:10.11124/jbies-22-00430. |
| DOI | 10.11124/JBIES-22-00430 |
| Guidance document | |
| Training | JBI offer a comprehensive systematic review training program which is also delivered by accredited trainers around the world. |
| Language | English |
| Translations | Finnish, Slovenian, and Swedish Please contact us if you are aware of any other translations that should be listed here. |
| Record last updated | 21/11/2025 |
Related tools and Publications | |
| Previous versions | |
| Updated versions | None |
| Related tools | |
| Evaluations | None known – please contact us if you are aware of any evaluations that should be listed here. |
| Other publications | |
Key Criteria | |
| Focuses on risk of bias, or makes a distinction between items that assess risk of bias and other aspects of study quality | Yes |
| Offers a method to reach either a domain specific or overall assessment of risk of bias | No |
| Tool developed for use across topic areas (i.e. not developed for specific clinical area such as physiotherapy or dentistry) | Yes |
| Avoids recommending use of summary numerical quality scores | Yes |
