Conflicts among multinational ethical and scientific standards for clinical trials of therapeutic interventions

J Law Med Ethics. 2012 Spring;40(1):99-121. doi: 10.1111/j.1748-720X.2012.00649.x.

Abstract

Utilizing a sorted compendium of international clinical trial standards, investigators identified 15 conflicts among ethical and methodological guidance. Analysis distinguishes interpretational issues, lack of clarity, and contradiction as factors to be addressed if international trial guidance is to be improved.

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Trials as Topic / ethics
  • Clinical Trials as Topic / standards*
  • Humans
  • Internationality*
  • Patient Selection / ethics
  • Therapies, Investigational