Question

1)Placebo controls lead to the best scientific data but may lead to ethical concerns. What are these concerns and how should they be handled? please explain 2)What factors are necessary for an IRB to approve a protocol? explain

Answer 1

Some of the ethical concerns that must be handled in using placebo controls include;

1. When there is negligible risk in witholding.

2. When there are compelling methodological reasons for using placebo.

3. There is no proven effective treatment for the condition.

The factors that are necessary for an IRB to approve a protocol:

1 research should be conducted in an established or accepted educational setting.

2. Research should involve use of established tests such as cognitive and survey.