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Characteristics of funding of clinical trials: cross-sectional survey and proposed guidance.

Maram B HakoumNahla JouniEliane A Abou-JaoudeDivina Justina HasbaniElias A Abou-JaoudeLuciane Cruz LopesMariam KhaldiehMira Zein HammoudMounir Al-GibbawiSirine AnoutiGordon GuyattElie A Akl
Published in: BMJ open (2017)
Although the majority of RCTs report funding, there is considerable variability in the reporting of funding source, amount and roles of funders. A standardised approach to reporting of funding information would address these limitations. Future research should explore the implications of funding by not-for-profit organisations that are supported by for-profit organisations.
Keyphrases
  • clinical trial
  • adverse drug
  • randomized controlled trial
  • open label
  • drug induced