RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Fraud, conflict of interest, and other enforcement issues in clinical research
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP S63
OP S67
VO 74
IS 3 suppl 2
A1 Chisolm, Guy M.
A1 Sheehan, James G.
YR 2007
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/74/3_suppl_2/S63.abstract
AB Fraud in scientific research is a widespread problem. It can involve falsifying data or documents, or knowingly failing to comply with regulations protecting research participants. Fraud can be committed by individuals, institutions, or corporations; in the context of research, fraud often is motivated by considerations beyond financial gain. Institutional review boards (IRBs) are designed to ensure that researchers comply with human research subject protections, including conflict-of-interest controls, but IRBs may fail to do so if investigators avoid existing IRB processes or if IRB members do not take responsibility for addressing actual or potential conflicts of interest.