Non-publication of large randomized clinical trials: cross sectional analysis

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Christopher Jones · Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

Lara Handler · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Karen Crowell · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Lukas G. Keil · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Mark A. Weaver · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Timothy F. Platts‐Mills · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Abstract

Among this group of large clinical trials, non-publication of results was common and the availability of results in the ClinicalTrials.gov database was limited. A substantial number of study participants were exposed to the risks of trial participation without the societal benefits that accompany the dissemination of trial results.

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Meta-analysis and systematic reviews Ethics in Clinical Research Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare

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Published in: BMJ

Volume 347, Issue oct28 9, pp. f6104-f6104

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.f6104

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Non-publication of large randomized clinical trials: cross sectional analysis

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