February, 2003
© 2000, 2001, 2003 Scott S. Emerson, M.D., Ph.D.
Mechanisms
for ensuring ethical treatment of study subjects
Before starting the
study:
·Institutional
review board (IRB)
·
During conduct of
the study:
·Data safety
monitoring board (DSMB)
·
After studies
completed
·Regulatory
agencies (e.g., FDA)