Industry bias refers to the influence of commercial interests—such as pharmaceutical or medical device companies—on research, clinical decisions, or scientific communication, often leading to distorted or selectively presented results.
⚠️ Characteristics
Originates from financial relationships or sponsorships
Can be intentional or unconscious
Affects study design, interpretation, or publication tone
Often results in overly favorable reporting of sponsored products
🧾 Examples
A trial funded by a device company reporting only positive endpoints
Omission of adverse effects in sponsored publications
Clinical guidelines authored by individuals with undisclosed industry ties