Biomedical Research in Developing Countries - UNICRI

Transparency is important both in the carrying out and the reporting of clinical
trials. To this purpose, a single clinical trials register should be maintained by an
intergovernmental body, containing all results of all clinical trials data, full trials
information at launch as a condition to obtain the marketing licence.
Clinical research with human participants has to be tailored to the therapeutic needs
and expectations of the country in which it is carried out. This is a conditio sine qua
non to reinforce the scientific validity of research, the ethical values related to the
sustainability and acceptability of research and to avoid misconduct or illegal acts.
Ethical Committees need to be fully equipped to work in a sustainable environment,
where their members can ensure a valid scientific and ethical review of clinical
research and appropriate decision making. Ethical Committees should receive
continuous education and training and particular attention should be posed on their
composition, that should be as much diversified as possible both in terms of gender
and professional figures. These should always include not only scientists but also
law enforcement professionals (such as police officers, judges and lawyers) and lay
members.
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