Top 10 causes of death and disability combined | Number of clinical trials addressing the given cause |
(Chile, 2017) | (Chile, 2016–2019; n (% of 303 registered trials)) |
1. Low back pain | 9 (3) |
2. Ischaemic heart disease | 9 (3) |
3. Stroke | 3 (1) |
4. Diabetes | 7 (2.3) |
5. Cirrhosis | 3 (1) |
6. Neonatal disorders | 9 (3) |
7. Depressive disorders | 1 (0.3) |
8. Headache disorders | 0 |
9. Road injuries | 0 |
10. Anxiety disorders | 0 |
Total | 41 (13.5) |
We used a broad interpretation of when trials address a given cause of death and disability, meaning the trial could address the given cause either directly or indirectly.