The Troubling Truth Behind Untrustworthy Clinical Trials and Medical Misinformation

Investigations reveal that a significant number of clinical trials in some fields may be faked or unreliable, with estimates suggesting at least one-quarter of trials could be problematic. This poses a danger as these flawed studies could be included in reviews that inform clinical treatments. The extent of the problem remains unclear, but researchers are calling for stronger scrutiny and collaboration to address this issue and ensure research integrity.