Case Studies in Bioethics and Practical Philosophy: When Clinical Trials Go Wrong
Data safety monitoring boards (DSMBs) meet on a regular basis to ensure that the expected benefits of a clinical trial continue to outweigh its risk and that side effects are monitored. They are empowered to recommend to study sponsors that studies by halted if ethical protections fail. Deborah Barnbaum, PhD will discuss multiple DSMB case studies and the ethical quandaries and considerations that guide their decisions.