Clinical research in developing countries: recent moral arguments

Abstract

During the 1990s, bioethicists raised questions about certain clinical trials conducted in developing countries. These inquiries led to revisions in the Declaration of Helsinki and recommendations from the US National Bioethics Advisory Commission. This article raises doubts about the original questions and subsequent recommendations. It is possible that impractical solutions have been proposed for nonexistent ethical problems.

Keywords

• Research Ethics
• Clinical Research
• Informed Consent
• Developing Countries
• Declaration of Helsinki