Research Review: Conflicts of Interest (COIs) in autism early interve…
Published May 9, 2026
A meta-analysis examining whether reported conflicts of interest were associated with effects reported in autism early-intervention research.
<p><em>This meta-analysis examines conflicts of interest (COIs) in autism early-intervention research and whether reported COIs were associated with intervention effects.</em></p><p><em>A COI disclosure does not by itself prove that a study is invalid or that an intervention does not help a particular person. It is one factor to consider alongside study design, independent replication, outcomes that matter to autistic people and families, and the quality of the evidence.</em></p><p><em>This review supports transparent disclosure and careful interpretation of research; it does not identify a single best intervention.</em></p><p><em>Source: “Research Review: Conflicts of Interest in Autism Early Intervention Research—A Meta-Analysis of COI Influences on Intervention Effects.” 2020. PubMed PMID: 32353179.</em></p>