Healthy Skepticism Library item: 13751

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Publication type: Journal Article

Sismondo S.
Pharmaceutical company funding and its consequences: a qualitative systematic review.
Contemp Clin Trials 2008 Mar; 29:(2):109-13
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B7P72-4PF6B7P-1&_user=10&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=2a2f21cc6118f01cfc316093753a989b

Abstract:

This article systematically reviews published studies of the association of pharmaceutical industry funding and clinical trial results, as well a few closely related studies. It reviews two earlier results, and surveys the recent literature. Results are clear: Pharmaceutical company sponsorship is strongly associated with results that favor the sponsors’ interests.

Keywords:
Industry funding; Sponsorship; Pharmaceutical companies; Bias Publication Types: Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Review MeSH Terms: Drug Industry/economics* Research Support as Topic/economics*