I'm preparing a manuscript for *Trials* and need to ensure it meets all requirements. First, what are the specific formatting guidelines for the title page, and what information must it include? Second, what is the journal's policy on authorship, particularly regarding the order of authors and changes to authorship after submission? Third, what is the general turnaround time for the peer review process, and what are the possible outcomes after review? Finally, what is the contact email address for general inquiries about the journal?
Navigate to 'trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com'. Accept all cookies. Navigate to the 'Submission Guidelines' page. From the 'Submission Guidelines' page, click on 'Instructions for authors'. On the 'Instructions for authors' page, find the specific formatting guidelines for the title page and list the required information. Still on the 'Instructions for authors' page, locate information about the peer review process, its typical turnaround time, and possible outcomes. Navigate back to the 'Submission Guidelines' page and then click on 'Editorial policies'. Under the 'Table of contents' on the 'Editorial policies' page, click on 'Authorship' to find the journal's policy on author order and changes after submission. Navigate to the 'About' page of the journal. On the 'About' page, locate the general inquiry email address for *Trials*. Synthesize all gathered information into a concise answer.
State that the title page should include the article title, author names and affiliations, a corresponding author's email address, and a running title. State that the authorship policy requires all authors to meet the ICMJE criteria, that the order of authors should be a joint decision of the authors, and that any changes to authorship after submission require a signed statement from all authors. State that the initial peer review decision typically takes 4-6 weeks (or 41 days), and possible outcomes include acceptance, minor revisions, major revisions, or rejection. Provide the general inquiry email address for *Trials* as 'trialsjournal@biomedcentral.com'.