Tuskegee Study

The Tuskegee Study was a controversial clinical study conducted from 1932 to 1972, aimed at understanding the progression of untreated syphilis in African American men. Participants were misled and not informed about their diagnosis or given proper treatment, even after penicillin became a standard cure. The study raised significant ethical concerns about racial discrimination, informed consent, and medical ethics. It has had lasting effects on public trust in medical research, prompting stricter regulations on studies involving human subjects to protect participants' rights and well-being.