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Reporting and representation of race and ethnicity in clinical trials of pharmacotherapy for mental disorders

JAMA Psychiatry

Peer-Reviewed Publication

JAMA Network

About The Study: The findings of this meta-analysis suggest that differences in reporting race and ethnicity across geographic locations and underrepresentation of certain racial and ethnic groups in U.S.-based randomized clinical trials highlight the need for international guidelines to ensure equitable recruitment and reporting in clinical trials. 

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Alessio Bellato, PhD, email a.bellato@soton.ac.uk.

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(10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2025.0666)

Editor’s Note: Please see the article for additional information, including other authors, author contributions and affiliations, conflict of interest and financial disclosures, and funding and support.

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