Ethical Guidelines for Drug Trials

Ethical guidelines for drug trials are principles designed to protect participants and ensure fairness. They require informed consent, meaning participants must fully understand the trial's purpose and risks before agreeing to take part. Trials should have a valid scientific purpose and be conducted with integrity. Participants' safety is a top priority, monitored by independent committees. Researchers must ensure confidentiality and the right to withdraw at any time. The benefits of the trial should outweigh any risks, striving for minimal harm and maximizing positive outcomes for society and future patients.