Research on psychopharmacological treatment in children and adolescents is the subject of ongoing ethical discussion, as minors with mental disorders constitute a vulnerable patient group. Considering the important legislative changes in pediatric research over the past decade in both the US and Western Europe, there is a need to review recent developments in this area.

Safeguarding children's rights in psychopharmacological research: ethical and legal issues

VITIELLO, BENEDETTO;
2010-01-01

Abstract

Research on psychopharmacological treatment in children and adolescents is the subject of ongoing ethical discussion, as minors with mental disorders constitute a vulnerable patient group. Considering the important legislative changes in pediatric research over the past decade in both the US and Western Europe, there is a need to review recent developments in this area.
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Adolescent; Child; Codes of Ethics; Conflict of Interest; Ethics, Medical; Europe; Humans; Legislation, Medical; Parental Consent; Risk; United States; Biomedical Research; Clinical Trials as Topic; Patient Rights; Psychopharmacology
Kölch, Michael; Ludolph, Andrea G; Plener, Paul L; Fangerau, Heiner; Vitiello, Benedetto; Fegert, Joerg M
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