BMI and weight-based eligibility criteria in drug-development trials: A systematic search and ethical analysis
Published online on June 10, 2026
Abstract
Research Ethics, Ahead of Print.
Individuals with overweight and obesity represent the majority of U.S. adults, yet they are disproportionately excluded from clinical trials, particularly drug-development studies. Such exclusions raise serious ethical concerns related to justice and fair ...
Individuals with overweight and obesity represent the majority of U.S. adults, yet they are disproportionately excluded from clinical trials, particularly drug-development studies. Such exclusions raise serious ethical concerns related to justice and fair ...