Ethical issues in cluster randomized trials conducted in low- and middle-income countries: an analysis of two case studies

Ethical issues in cluster randomized trials conducted in low- and middle-income countries: an analysis of two case studies

Abstract Background Cluster randomized trials are common in health research in low- and middle-income countries raising issues that challenge interpretation of standard ethical guidelines. While the Ottawa Statement on the ethical design and conduct of cluster randomized trials provides guidance for...

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Main Authors: Augustine T. Choko, Gholamreza Roshandel, Donaldson F. Conserve, Elizabeth L. Corbett, Katherine Fielding, Karla Hemming, Reza Malekzadeh, Charles Weijer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Cluster randomized trial
Research ethics
Ethics
Low- and middle-income countries
Informed consent
Equipoise
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-020-04269-3

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