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Reducing waste in pediatric clinical research.

Behrouz Kassai¹, Faustine Glais¹, Guillaume Grenet¹

¹Department of pharmacotoxicology, clinical investigation centre 1407, Inserm, hospices civils de Lyon, 69003 Lyon, France; UMR5558 CNRS, laboratoire de biométrie et biologie évolutive, université de Lyon, 69008 Lyon, France.

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Summary

Research waste remains high in pediatric studies despite calls for improvement. New methods are urgently needed to enhance research quality and efficiency in this critical field.

Keywords:

Children Priority Quality Waste

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Biomedical Research
Pediatric Research
Research Waste Reduction

Background:

Lancet articles in 2014 highlighted the need to reduce research waste.
A subsequent survey revealed minimal impact on research practices.
Waste in research production remains a significant concern.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the stages of research production that contribute to waste.
To assess the extent of waste in pediatric research.
To propose strategies for improving research quality and limiting waste.

Main Methods:

Review of four key stages in research production identified by Moher et al.
Analysis of waste generation across these stages in the context of pediatric research.
Assessment of current research practices in light of previous recommendations.

Main Results:

All four reviewed stages of research production generate significant waste.
Waste is prevalent in pediatric research, affecting relevance, design, analysis, accessibility, reporting, and management.
Existing recommendations have not effectively curbed research waste.

Conclusions:

Pediatric research is significantly impacted by inefficiencies and waste.
Methods to improve research quality and reduce waste are essential.
Authorities must prioritize the implementation of these improvements in pediatric research.