Industry involvement in scientific studies on SSRI's

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Industry involvement in scientific studies on SSRI's

What is this about?

This case is about scientific fraud in research concerning psychopharmacology. Specifically, it is about the use of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) group of antidepressants that has the potential to trigger suicidality in a subgroup of patients. This is a factual case, linked to companies' abilties to keep clinical trial data out of the public domain.

Why is this important?

The outcome of such research affects the lives of many patiens who use the SSRI's.

For whom is this important?

Researchersresearch integrity researchersEarly career researchersEthics committee members

Other information

Who

• Pfizer
• University of Toronto

When

• 1990

Where

• Canada

Virtues & Values

• Reliability
• Honesty
• Accountability

Good Practices & Misconduct

• Falsification
• Conflict of interest
• Ghost authorship

Research Area

• Clinical medicine