Until recently, when a company sponsored a clinical trial, it often had the last word on whether the results were going to made public which can strongly lead to what form of bias?

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Publication bias occurs when the outcome of an experiment or research influences the decision whether to publish it or not. Companies having the last word on the publication of clinical trial results can lead to the suppression of unfavorable results, thus contributing to publication bias.

Until Recently, When a Company Sponsored a Clinical Trial, It