Applications for Research Concerning Fetal or Placental Tissue and Expected Institutional Review Board Responses

Autor: David Babaian, Judith P. Kelly, David Kaufman, Lynn Borgatta, Mary Banks
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics. 12:150-160
ISSN: 1556-2654
1556-2646
DOI: 10.1177/1556264617703893
Popis: Proposals for research concerning fetal and/or placental tissue may be refused institutional review board (IRB) review, effectively preventing the research from occurring. We conducted an anonymous electronic survey of IRB chairs to determine their assessment of the likely response to research projects using fetal/placental tissue obtained from various procedures. We found that proposals concerning tissue obtained from diagnostic procedures or miscarriage were anticipated to be considered at most institutions. Tissue obtained after abortion was likely to be refused consideration by more than 25% of respondents. Additional consultation during review was anticipated for up to 30% of scenarios. Responses for fetal and placental tissue were similar. The most frequently anticipated reason for refusal was institutional policy.
Databáze: OpenAIRE