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Reform of Clinical Research Regulations, Finally

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  • Ezekiel J. Emanuel, M.D., Ph.D.

The proposed changes to the Common Rule for human subjects research, though imperfect, are a significant step forward. They would enhance protections of research participants and improve the efficiency of the review process.

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This article was published on November 4, 2015, at NEJM.org.

Author Affiliations

From the Office of the Vice Provost; the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Perelman School of Medicine; and the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.