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Free Download Discussion Framework for Clinical Trial Data Sharing : Guiding Principles, Elements, and Activities By Institute of Medicine; Board on Health Sciences Policy; Committee on Strategies for Responsible Sharing of Clinical Trial Data 2014 | 73 Pages | ISBN: 0309297796 | EPUB | 1 MB Sharing data generated through the conduct of clinical trials offers the promise of placing evidence about the safety and efficacy of therapies and clinical interventions on a firmer basis and enhancing the benefits of clinical trials. Ultimately, such data sharing - if carried out appropriately - could lead to improved clinical care and greater public trust in clinical research and health care. Discussion Framework for Clinical Trial Data Sharing: Guiding Principles, Elements, and Activities is part of a study of how data from clinical trials might best be shared. This document is designed as a framework for discussion and public comment. 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