50%use zidovudine, 50%as placebo, case on africa pregnant woman. is that any ethical problem? they are also human...
2006-10-01 23:33:07 · 3 answers · asked by chad p 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
A placebo, as far as I know, can do no harm, how canthere be an ethical problem?
2006-10-01 23:57:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer relies in the extent to which research participants gave "informed consent." Generally, during the "inform" part of the consent discussion, participants are told they may receive a placebo and if they do they may not receive the anticipated benefits of the actual test drug. On the other hand, they may receive some placebo effect. As long as the participant is informed of the possible alternatives and outcomes, the potential ethical issues are moot.
2006-10-02 01:07:35 · answer #2 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think there should be any unethical thing in using this method on human....u should try it.....it myt actually giv interesting results...
2006-10-02 00:07:09 · answer #3 · answered by mj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋