IRB Advisor – October 1, 2006
October 1, 2006
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IOM panel recommends changes to review of prisoner research
The world of a prisoner in a correctional institution is all about control, or the lack of it. The time you wake up, when you eat, where you go, whom you speak to all is controlled by officers. -
Improving prisoner research now: What can IRBs do?
While IRBS wait to learn the final outcome of the federal government's review of regulations for research involving prisoners, there are steps they can take right now to improve the review of these types of studies, say experts in the field. -
New approach surveys subjects to measure informed consent
Every research institution wants to know that its participants have made a fully informed, unpressured decision to enroll in research. But, often, that basic question is hard to determine. -
IRBs sometimes go overboard in requiring risk details in consent
When IRBs review protocols involving social-behavioral research, it's a good idea to define what IRB members believe are reasonable protections. -
Why isn't there more research into improving pregnancy conditions?
Experts say there may be some opportunities missed in research with pregnant women. Despite some concerted government efforts that have succeeded in increasing research in this area, major industry sponsors shy away from this population.