Academic vs. industry-sponsored trials: A global survey on differences, similarities, and future improvements.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinical research is marked by its multifaceted nature, presenting a multitude of different approaches, designs, and objectives that can complicate the planning, initiation, and conduct of clinical trials. The role and organisation of the sponsor institution are pivotal in this context. We aimed to investigate possible challenges and needs, including their underlying factors, for academia and industry during the set-up and conduct of clinical trials.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional survey-based study within an international network of highly qualified academic research institutions (ARIs). The main outcome measures were the regulatory framework for clinical trials, scope and organisation of academic and industry-sponsored trials, funding sources of academic

SUBMITTER: Hoffmann JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11583285 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature