September 2008

September 2008 Cover

SPECIAL ISSUE

Trust lost is difficult to restore. Confidence not yet acquired can be an impediment.

Medical advances depend on an ethical and effective partnership between researchers worthy of trust and those trusting in them who possess confidence sufficient to prudently consider participation.

The articles in this issue combine to form a snapshot measurement of where we are and where we are going in the sometimes nebulous, but always important, realm of trust in clinical research.

Chair's Message

President & CEO's Message

Guest Editor's Message

Peer-Reviewed Articles

Measuring Trust in Clinical Research

Columns

U.S. GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Association News

APPI News

Departments

Resources

  • Home Study: Measuring Trust in Clinical Research
    From the September 2008 Monitor: The September 2008 Monitor Home Study is based on the following three articles in this issue...
  • What's Trust Got to Do with It?
    From the September 2008 Monitor: Professionalism is the basis for trust in what we do as members of the clinical research team. We must continue to work to ensure that all clinical research is done according to the highest standards of professionalism, always putting the interests and safety of our patient-subjects ahead of all other considerations.
  • Promoting the Importance of Clinical Trials to Congress and the Public
    From the September 2008 Monitor: The problem of finding volunteers has spurred a blend of for-profit and nonprofit groups to find ways to give patients new, more user friendly opportunities to review clinical trial opportunities and find new hope for themselves in this critical process. Right now, different groups of businesses, nonprofit organizations, government leaders and elected officials, and private citizens are working to support the clinical trial process and encourage participation in these critical studies.
  • Restoring Public Trust in Clinical Research Through Outreach and Education
    From the September 2008 Monitor: The restoration of public confidence in clinical research will not occur overnight, but the Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP), an independent, national nonprofit organization, is dedicated to addressing the problem.
  • Increasing the Public’s Trust in Research
    From the September 2008 Monitor: Recognizing that increasing public awareness and continuing to make medical progress would take a special effort, NIH launched its Public Trust Initiative in March 24 “to gain, maintain, and extend public trust.” The newest venture of the emerging Public Trust Initiative is the Partners in Research (PIR) Program.
  • Restoring Public Confidence in Clinical Research: Lessons from the Organ Donation Sector
    From the September 2008 Monitor: Strategies and tactics employed by the organ donation sector offer valuable lessons and insights into repairing public trust and confidence in the clinical research enterprise.


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