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Two researchers independently screened studies, extracted data, and assessed methodological quality using the Cochrane RoB tool. Inter\u2010rater reliability was evaluated using Kappa statistics and intraclass correlation coefficient. Spearman's correlation and Wilcoxon rank\u2010sum tests were performed to analyze factors influencing methodological quality.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In 2024, 1874 RCTs were included (1550 CPM, 324 CTCMP). Circulatory and digestive diseases predominated in CPM and CTCMP studies, respectively. Two\u2010arm \u201cChinese medicine plus Western medicine\u201d designs were mainstream. CPM RCTs favored physical\/chemical outcomes, while CTCMP RCTs prioritized symptoms\/signs outcomes; 169 patient\u2010reported outcomes were identified. Most studies had small samples (100 cases) and were single\u2010center. Methodological quality revealed adequate randomization but serious deficiencies in allocation concealment and blinding. Ethics approval (CPM\u224868.5%, CTCMP\u224861.1%) and trial registration (CPM\u22483.8%, CTCMP\u22480.9%) were suboptimal. Funding, higher journal IF, and multicenter design were positively associated with ROB scores.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This evidence mapping reveals a significant disconnect between the quantity and quality of randomized controlled trials in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Persistent methodological weaknesses undermine evidence reliability. Future research should prioritize methodological rigor, adequate statistical power, and prospective trial registration. 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