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Sex bias in clinical trials in gastroenterology and hepatology

P. Burra,A. Zanetto,G. Germani

2022 · DOI: 10.1038/s41575-022-00638-2
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TLDR

Biological sex bias in clinical trials is a common issue in various medical fields, including gastroenterology and hepatology and the translation of trial results into real-world clinical practice remains suboptimal with unpredictable consequences for patient care.

Abstract

Biological sex bias in clinical trials is a common issue in various medical fields, including gastroenterology and hepatology. Without sex parity and increased attention to sex-specific analyses, the translation of trial results into real-world clinical practice remains suboptimal with unpredictable consequences for patient care.