In some science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, data sharing is the norm (e.g., physics or space science). However, this is currently not the case in biomedicine, except for certain exceptions in areas such as genomics. For therapeutic research, data sharing is expected to maximize the value of research for clinical practice by means of greater transparency and opportunities for external researchers to reanalyze, synthesize, replicate, and build upon previous evidence. Examples include reanalyses, secondary analyses, individual patient data (IPD) meta-analyses, and methodological evaluations. Maximizing the efficient use of clinical research data is important in the development of new therapeutic options, including treatments for the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
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