BMC (BioMed Central)
Trials Template
Write your Trials paper in a clean editor and export a submission-ready PDF in the official BMC (BioMed Central) format — with numbered references and the editable LaTeX source. No LaTeX required.
About the Trials format
| Publisher | BMC (BioMed Central) |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Numbered (Vancouver) Numbered — [1], [2] in the text 1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C. A representative article title. Trials. 2023;12(3):45–58. |
| Layout | Single column |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
Related journal templates
Trials template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Trials format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Trials template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official BMC (BioMed Central) single-column format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Trials use?
Trials uses Numbered (Vancouver) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith A, Jones B, Lee C. A representative article title. Trials. 2023;12(3):45–58.
Is the Trials template one column or two?
Trials uses a single-column layout. DocuGuru reproduces that exact column layout, margins, and heading styles when it exports your PDF, so the output matches what BMC (BioMed Central) expects.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Trials?
No. DocuGuru generates the bmcart LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a BMC (BioMed Central)-ready Trials document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Trials template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Trials format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Trials?
BMC / BioMed Central journal. It is a life sciences and medicine journal, published by BMC (BioMed Central).
Can I export a submission-ready Trials PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Trials template (the bmcart class, single-column) that is ready to submit to BMC (BioMed Central), together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Trials template cost?
You can start writing in the Trials template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Trials PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.