Open AccessThe Ethics of Clinical Trials for Cancer Therapy
Author(s) -
Lynn Howie,
Jeffrey Peppercorn
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
north carolina medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.283
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 2379-4313
pISSN - 0029-2559
DOI - 10.18043/ncm.75.4.270
Subject(s) - clinical trial , psychological intervention , medicine , alternative medicine , psychology , psychotherapist , family medicine , nursing , pathology
Cancer clinical trials are intended to evaluate novel interventions and to improve outcomes. Such research depends on the participation of patients seeking the best options for care. The design, conduct, and analysis of trials must therefore be grounded in an ethical framework that respects and protects the interests of clinical trial participants.
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