Abstract

We argue for constant ethical reflexivity in pediatric clinical trials, because broad ethical principles are not always easy to apply to specific situations. What is Known: • Several international guidelines and a large body of scientific literature indicate a broad consensus about the basic ethical framework for pediatric clinical trials, based on risk benefit assessment and respect for autonomy. • Little is known about how researchers implement these broad principles in practice. What is New: • Researchers' risk/benefit assessments about their own studies resembled the assessment of neutral peers, assessing burden was more subjective. • Researchers were very confident in their ability to obtain valid informed consent.

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