Date of Award
Spring 5-19-2025
Document Type
Undergraduate Honors Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business
Department
International Business
Advisor
Eileen Daspro, DBA
Abstract
As global clinical trials expand, inconsistencies in regulatory and ethical frameworks are increasingly evident, raising concerns about economic sustainability and participant protections. Existing research attributes this surge to pharmaceutical companies seeking cost efficiencies in emerging markets but acknowledges the challenges posed by fragmented oversight across international jurisdictions. To examine these limitations, a modified Delphi approach was used to gather expert insights from key stakeholders in global clinical trials. Findings highlighted systemic inefficiencies and ethical gaps, emphasizing the need for regulatory harmonization to balance scientific rigor, economic feasibility, and equitable participant treatment. By identifying critical shortcomings and proposing strategies to align global practices, the research contributed to ongoing efforts to strengthen the integrity and sustainability of multinational clinical trials.
Digital USD Citation
Muneses, Sydney-Ariel D., "The Global Clinical Trials Ecosystem: A Critical Evaluation and Future Outlook" (2025). Undergraduate Honors Theses. 142.
https://digital.sandiego.edu/honors_theses/142
Copyright
Copyright held by the author
Included in
Bioethics and Medical Ethics Commons, Business Law, Public Responsibility, and Ethics Commons, International Business Commons
