Pharmaceutical Company Funding and its Consequences: A Qualitative Systematic Review

Contemporary Clinical Trials, Vol. 29, pp. 109-113, 2008

6 Pages Posted: 12 Jun 2008

Date Written: 2008

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, clinical trials, bias

Suggested Citation

Sismondo, Sergio, Pharmaceutical Company Funding and its Consequences: A Qualitative Systematic Review (2008). Contemporary Clinical Trials, Vol. 29, pp. 109-113, 2008, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1143764

Sergio Sismondo (Contact Author)

Queen's University ( email )

Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6
Canada
613-533-2182 (Phone)

HOME PAGE: http://www.sismondo.ca

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