JAMA Published Fewer Industry-Funded Studies after Introducing a Requirement for Independent Statistical Analysis

Authors: Elizabeth Wager, Rahul Mhaskar, Stephanie Warburton, Benjamin Djulbegovic

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0013591

Abstract Summary

JAMA’s 2005 policy requiring independent statistical analysis for industry-funded trials led to a significant drop in published industry-sponsored studies, while competitor journals saw increases. This suggests the policy deterred submissions or reduced acceptance rates, raising questions about balancing editorial rigor with access to industry research.

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JAMA’s 2005 policy requiring independent statistical analysis for industry-funded trials led to fewer such studies being published, suggesting pharmaceutical companies may avoid journals with stricter oversight requirements.

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