RT Journal A1 Breimer LH, Mikhailidis DP T1 TRials by independent expert bodies JF Archives of Internal Medicine JO Archives of Internal Medicine YR 2010 FD December 13 VO 170 IS 22 SP 2042 OP 2042 DO 10.1001/archinternmed.2010.457 UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archinternmed.2010.457 AB Studies conducted by pharmaceutical companies for registration purposes are often constrained. An alternative would be to conduct more trials that are viewed as a priority by independent expert bodies but not necessarily by drug companies. These expert bodies could be funded by a small voluntary contribution collected from drug sales.