Results for trial 2008-000971-15 & other information requests
Dear University of Bristol,
I have noticed that the status of this trial (2008-000971-15) on the EU Register is closed, however, I have been unable to find the results for the trial anywhere. Where have the results been published?
Also, please provide information for the following:
1. How many trials have you sponsored that are still listed as 'ongoing' on the registries but have in fact already been completed?
2. How many of the trials you have sponsored have never published their results anywhere?
Thank you
Yours faithfully,
Chrissie Thorburn
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Dear Sir/Madam,
Freedom of Information Request FOI18544
I refer to your Freedom of Information Request received on 24th November
2018
Please accept our apologies for the delay, the University has experienced
a significant increase in requests for information. The ICO is aware and
is satisfied with our progress.
Your Request and Our Response
Further to Section 1 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the “Act”) we
confirm that some of the information requested is held by the University
of Bristol (the “University”).
I have noticed that the status of this trial (2008-000971-15) on the EU
Register is closed, however, I have been unable to find the results for
the trial anywhere. Where have the results been published?
In relation to trial 2008-000971-15, this study was published in the
Journal of Psychopharmacology (27(2) 135-145)
Also, please provide information for the following:
1. How many trials have you sponsored that are still listed as 'ongoing'
on the registries but have in fact already been completed?
2. How many of the trials you have sponsored have never published their
results anywhere?
In order to provide you with this information, the University would be
required to cross reference all studies undertaken, assess their status
and then cross reference that with the status displayed on the EU
Register. This would place a signifiant burden on the University and as
such is exempt under s.12 of the Act as it would more likely than not
exceed 18 hours of staff time.
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Freedom of Information Team
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