Open AccessConflicts among Multinational Ethical and Scientific Standards for Clinical Trials of Therapeutic Interventions
Author(s) -
Kolman Jacob M.,
Wray Nelda P.,
Ashton Carol M.,
Wenner Danielle M.,
Jarman Anna F.,
Brody Baruch A.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
the journal of law, medicine & ethics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.515
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 1748-720X
pISSN - 1073-1105
DOI - 10.1111/j.1748-720x.2012.00649.x
Subject(s) - declaration of helsinki , clinical trial , multinational corporation , ethical standards , commission , political science , declaration , harmonization , public relations , medical research , engineering ethics , alternative medicine , medicine , law , informed consent , engineering , physics , pathology , acoustics
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.