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- Title: Pediatric Magnetic Resonance Research and the Minimalrisk Standard (Feature Article) (Report)
- Author : IRB: Ethics&Human Research
- Release Date : January 01, 2011
- Genre: Health & Fitness,Books,Health, Mind & Body,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 215 KB
Description
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) research combines powerful electromagnetic forces and sophisticated electronic technology to provide privileged glimpses into the human body. These features make the field a proving ground for ethical debate on research risks. They also create practical challenges for research ethics boards (REBs) engaged in the review of protocols and charged with the task of ensuring the safety and well-being of participants. Determining the level of risk associated with any given protocol can be one of the most difficult tasks. Thus, it is not surprising that REBs' risk assessment involving MRI studies has been inconsistent, ranging from minimal to high risk. (1) While an accurate assessment of risk is always important, it is especially so in pediatric research. We have previously examined the risks associated with pediatric magnetic resonance neuroimaging research. (2) Recognizing the pivotal nature of the minimal-risk standard, we now set out to determine under what circumstances pediatric magnetic resonance imaging research does or does not meet this standard. We did not address the issue of whether the physical, psychological, and other risks associated with incidental findings (3) in MRI research exceed the minimal-risk standard. The complexity of this issue warrants thorough treatment in a separate paper.