Evaluating the MoCA and GAD‐7 Scales as Predictors of Spinal Cord Stimulation Trial Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Main Outcome Measures: Prevalence of DSS, associated characteristics (e.g., funding source, study design), barriers to sharing, and author responsiveness.Results: Of 602 articles, 245 (40.7%) included a DSS.The Journal of Headache and Pain had the highest inclusion rate.Industry-funded studies were more likely to include a DSS; study design had no significant effect.DSS prevalence has increased over time.Common barriers included conditional availability and reliance on a data gatekeeper.Of 128 authors contacted, 41 responded: 40.91% agreed to share de-identified data, 29.55% would share under conditions, and 22.73% declined.Conclusions: Substantial variability in DSS implementation persists across P&PM journals.Adoption of clear, standardized DSS policies-modeled after leading journals-may enhance transparency, reproducibility, and collaboration in the field.