Complete PROSPERO registration efficiently.
Move from review concept to registered protocol in guided steps: eligibility criteria, search strategy, data extraction plan, risk of bias approach, and synthesis method — all structured for PRISMA-P alignment and PROSPERO submission.
Title, background, and review type confirmed.
PICO-structured inclusion and exclusion mapped.
Assessment tool and domains prepared for review.
Eight steps to a complete, submission-ready PROSPERO record.
Each step maps to a PROSPERO field. Complete all eight for a registration record that reviewers and editors can verify.
Review Details
Title, background rationale, review question, and review type — with guidance on distinguishing systematic from scoping reviews.
Search Strategy
Database list, search string logic, grey literature sources, and date restrictions structured for reproducibility.
Eligibility Criteria
PICOS-structured inclusion and exclusion criteria with rationale for each decision point.
Data Extraction
Variables to extract, data extraction form design, and handling of multiple reports from the same study.
Risk of Bias
Assessment tool selection (RoB 2, ROBINS-I, QUADAS-2), domain mapping, and judgement approach.
Synthesis Method
Quantitative synthesis plan, heterogeneity handling, subgroup and sensitivity analysis, or narrative approach.
Timeline
Start date, anticipated completion, and key milestones for PROSPERO record currency.
Registration Output
Formatted PROSPERO submission draft with all 22 mandatory and recommended fields completed.
See what the registration record looks like.
A preview of the structured output before you copy into the PROSPERO submission form. Every field is editable.
Review question
What is the effectiveness of structured exercise interventions compared with usual care or no intervention on depressive symptoms (PHQ-9, BDI-II, HDRS) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus?
Eligibility — population
Adults ≥18 years with confirmed T2DM diagnosis (clinical or self-reported). Studies restricted to outpatient or community settings; inpatient or acute care populations excluded.
Search databases
MEDLINE (PubMed), Embase, PsycINFO, CENTRAL, CINAHL, and WHO ICTRP. Grey literature: OpenGrey, ProQuest Dissertations. Date restriction: January 2000 onward. Language: English, Spanish, French.
Generic AI output
- Unstructured prose without PROSPERO field mapping
- Missing mandatory registration fields
- Eligibility criteria conflate PICOS dimensions
- No synthesis or RoB tool guidance
PROSPEROMinds workflow
- Maps directly to all 22 PROSPERO submission fields
- PICOS-structured eligibility with rationale
- RoB tool selection guided by study design types
- Synthesis method linked to heterogeneity assessment plan
What researchers ask before they start.
Does this submit to PROSPERO automatically?
No. PROSPEROMinds produces a structured draft for each PROSPERO field. You copy the completed text into the PROSPERO submission form and review before submitting. The team at CRD approves the record.
What does PRISMA-P alignment mean here?
The protocol output is structured to cover PRISMA-P 2015 checklist items. This does not guarantee compliance — investigators must verify each item against their actual protocol.
Can I use this for a scoping review?
Yes. Step 1 identifies review type and adjusts subsequent steps accordingly — scoping reviews follow JBI/Peters methodology rather than Cochrane systematic review standards.
What's free?
Review type classification (Step 1) and the search strategy builder (Step 2) are free with login. Steps 3–8 and the full PROSPERO draft output require Scholar Pro.
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"A registered protocol is a commitment to transparency before the results are known." — Rajesh S.K., Founder