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The research misconception.

Joseph P DeMarco1, Maurie Markman

  • 1Cleveland State University, USA.

The International Journal of Applied Philosophy
|November 23, 2006
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Clinical research trials are often therapeutic, contrary to some ethical arguments. This finding helps clarify misconceptions that could harm patient recruitment and research funding.

Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Clinical Research Ethics
  • Medical Research Philosophy

Background:

  • Recent arguments suggest clinical research trials are not therapy, citing ethical documents like the Belmont Report and trial conduct.
  • These arguments are based on conceptual analysis and observations of how clinical trials are performed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine and refute the claim that clinical research trials are not therapy.
  • To assert that clinical research aligns with good therapeutic practices and often constitutes good therapy itself.
  • To address the potential harms of a misconception that clinical trials are non-therapeutic.

Main Methods:

  • Critical examination of existing arguments against the therapeutic nature of clinical trials.
  • Conceptual analysis of the relationship between research and therapy in clinical settings.
Keywords:
Analytical ApproachBelmont ReportBiomedical and Behavioral Research

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  • Ethical reasoning based on foundational research ethics principles.

    • Main Results:

    • The arguments classifying clinical trials as non-therapeutic were found to be flawed.
    • Good research is demonstrated to be consistent with good therapy.
    • Clinical trials are frequently a form of good therapy for participants.

    Conclusions:

    • A blanket assertion that clinical trials are non-therapeutic creates a harmful misconception.
    • This misconception can negatively impact patient recruitment, research funding, and ethical safeguards.
    • A more nuanced understanding of clinical trials as often therapeutic is essential to avoid these detrimental effects.