Table 2

Transparency and media-related practices of clinical trials included in the study sample

Transparency practicesN=240
n (%)
Registration
 Yes208 (86.7)
 No32 (13.3)
Results reporting
 Yes95 (39.6)
 No113 (47.0)
 Not applicable32 (13.3)
Publication
 Yes177 (73.8)
 No63 (26.3)
Media coverage
 Yes82 (34.2)
 No158 (65.8)
Press releases
 Yes68 (28.3)
 No172 (71.7)