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  • Sports Science
  • Bioethics
  • Anti-Doping Research

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  • The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) coordinates global anti-doping efforts through its World Anti-Doping Code.
  • The International Standard for Laboratories (ISL) outlines criteria for laboratory accreditation and valid test result production.
  • The ISL references the Helsinki Declaration as a framework for anti-doping research ethics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the applicability of the Helsinki Declaration principles to anti-doping research.
  • To identify ethical challenges and misalignments between the Helsinki Declaration and anti-doping research practices.
  • To propose practical solutions for aligning ethical principles with anti-doping research operations.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of the Helsinki Declaration's ethical principles and the requirements of anti-doping research.
  • Identification of key differences in structural and operational contexts.
  • Exploration of potential adaptations and operationalizations of ethical guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences exist between human subject research and anti-doping research, questioning direct applicability of the Helsinki Declaration.
  • Specific principles of the Helsinki Declaration present frictions and incompatibilities within the anti-doping research context.
  • Misalignments were identified in areas such as informed consent and risk-benefit assessment.

Conclusions:

  • The direct application of the Helsinki Declaration to anti-doping research requires careful consideration due to structural differences.
  • Adaptations are necessary to ensure ethical integrity while maintaining the effectiveness of anti-doping research.
  • Proposed solutions aim to operationalize ethical principles effectively within the unique domain of sports anti-doping.