Survey on Academic Researchers' Opinions on Trial Registration
Author Information
Author(s): Scherer Martin, Trelle Sven
Primary Institution: University of Göttingen
Hypothesis
What are the attitudes of academic researchers towards prospective study registration?
Conclusion
Academic researchers are reluctant to disclose all data items proposed for trial registration.
Supporting Evidence
- Only 22% of contacted principal investigators participated in the survey.
- Only 12% of respondents agreed to disclose all details proposed by the Ottawa Group.
- Disclosing study documents like protocols and financial agreements was particularly problematic.
Takeaway
The study asked researchers if they would share details about their clinical studies, and many were not willing to share important information.
Methodology
A web-based survey was conducted among principal investigators of clinical studies registered with clinicaltrials.gov.
Potential Biases
Socially desirable responses may have influenced the willingness to disclose study details.
Limitations
The response rate was low at 22%, and the study may be affected by non-response bias.
Participant Demographics
Participants were principal investigators of investigator-initiated clinical studies.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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