TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2024//
TI  - Unveiling bias: examining the influence of positive results on ergogenic aids in published sports science studies
JO  - Sports medicine international open
A1  - Marocolo, Moacir
A1  - Mota, Gustavo R.
A1  - Rodrigues, Alex Batista
A1  - Leite, Roberto C. de Matos
A1  - Hohl, Rodrigo
A1  - Paixão, Rodney Coelho da
A1  - Souza, Hiago L. R.
A1  - Meireles, Anderson
A1  - Arriel, Rhai
SP  - a21816798
EP  - a21816798
VL  - 8
IS  - 
N2  - We investigated the potential for publication bias in the field of sports science regarding studies on ergogenic aids and their effects on exercise performance. We found evidence to suggest that journals tend to prioritize studies with positive results (76%) while neglecting those with negative outcomes (2.7%). Worryingly, this could lead to a discrepancy between reported conclusions and actual study outcomes. We also identified inconsistencies between reported outcomes and actual performance variable outcomes. Taken together, these data highlight the need for future research to reduce bias and encourage the publication of studies with both positive and negative results to improve the reliability of scientific evidence in this field.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2367-1890
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/a-2181-6798
ID  - ref1
ER  -