Greed in Research Dept. (1): Feds: Med Trials Need Disclosure: “Patients enrolled in clinical trials sponsored by drug companies should be notified that the sponsors have

financial interests in the outcome of the study, representatives from institutional review boards at various

universities said at a Department of Health and Human Services meeting on Tuesday.

One IRB representative suggested that it would make a difference in patients’ expectations if they knew

that they are not just participating in medical research but also in a commercial venture.” Wired