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Institutional review boards' attitudes towards remuneration in paediatric research: Ethical considerations

Marius M Flege1, Simon F Thomsen1,2

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
|September 15, 2017
PubMed

Insights

Determining appropriate compensation for pediatric research is crucial. Institutional review boards must balance participant recruitment with ethical considerations when approving payments for child research participants.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Research Ethics
  • Clinical Trial Compensation
  • Institutional Review Boards

Background:

  • Remuneration for pediatric research participation presents an ethical challenge, requiring careful consideration.
  • Excessive payments may lead to undue influence on parental consent, while inadequate compensation can hinder participant recruitment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the factors influencing institutional review boards' (IRBs) decisions regarding remuneration in pediatric research.
  • To understand how IRBs evaluate compensation to ensure ethical research practices and adequate participant enrollment.

Main Methods:

  • This study examines the ethical considerations and decision-making processes of institutional review boards.
  • The research focuses on the specific context of compensation for pediatric clinical trials.

Main Results:

  • Little is currently known about the specific factors that guide IRBs in evaluating remuneration for pediatric research.
  • The study highlights the complex ethical tightrope IRBs walk when setting compensation levels for child participants.

Conclusions:

  • Ethical guidelines and clear criteria are needed for determining appropriate remuneration in pediatric research.
  • Further research is necessary to inform IRB best practices for compensation in pediatric trials, ensuring both ethical integrity and successful recruitment.

Keywords:
ethics committeeinstitutional review boardresearch

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