The Tuskegee Study (Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment)

The Tuskegee Study, conducted between 1932 and 1972 in Alabama, was a controversial medical research project where the U.S. Public Health Service studied the effects of untreated syphilis on African American men. Approximately 600 men were enrolled without their informed consent, and many were misled into believing they were receiving proper medical care. Even after effective treatment became available, the participants were denied it, leading to severe health consequences. The study highlighted ethical violations in medical research and has had a lasting impact on medical ethics and informed consent practices. It serves as a reminder of the importance of ethical standards in research.