title: Ethics of sponsored research.
abstract: The combined effort of private sponsors and academic researchers will undoubtedly bring in the forms of clinical trials is expected to usher in tremendous progress in science. Unfortunately, if not monitored, such trials can deviate from the humanitarian goals. Hence, registration in a common platform of such trials is mandatory and monitoring of such platforms is also necessary. Furthermore, caution should be exercised at all levels during the conduct of a trial.
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology, JIPMER, Puducherry, India.
authors.forename: Jharna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mandal
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology, JIPMER, Puducherry, India.
authors.forename: Subhash Chandra
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Parija
keywords: Clinical trial; ethics; monitor; registration; sponsored research; transparency
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