Transparency level | Proxy decision-maker description | All proxy decision-makers in CT publications and supplementary material | Most specific proxy decision-makers in main texts of CT publications | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
n | (%) | n | (%) | ||
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 | Â | 77 | (100.0) | 43 a | (97.8) |