Open AccessDesign of Clinical Trials and Ethical Concerns in Neurosciences
Author(s) -
Mohammed M. Mehanna
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
international journal for research and ethics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2665-7481
DOI - 10.51766/ijre.v5i1.115
Subject(s) - neuroethics , bioethics , engineering ethics , comprehension , neurolaw , psychology , value (mathematics) , neglect , neuroscience , psychiatry , political science , cognition , computer science , law , social neuroscience , engineering , social cognition , machine learning , programming language
Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary science that works closely with other disciplines, such as mathematics, engineering, computer science, chemistry, philosophy, psychology, and medicine. The progress towards identifying novel and effective treatments for psychiatric diseases may be constrained by reliance on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Moving beyond the DSM will therefore be challenging, and regulators are open to alternatives, but lack efficient mechanisms to do so. The framework for ethical clinical trials takes into consideration the value, the scientific validity, favorable risk-benefit ratio, independent review, informed consent and the fair selection of subjects. With this knowledge comes the responsibility to prevent its misuse and abuse. The potential of new neuroscience knowledge is almost beyond comprehension. With this knowledge comes the responsibility to prevent its misuse and abuse. This effort begins with continued, interactive cooperation with others across disciplines to articulate and examine assumptions that underlie the professional and cultural values inherent in neuroscience. Understanding the historical foundations of ethics in neuroscience, its connectionsto other areas of modern science and bioethics, and the vital role that neuroethics must have, are key to illuminating its future.Keywords: Ethics, Neuroethics, Clinical trials, Neurosciences.