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Table 4 Topics rated as being "very important" or "quite important".

From: Identifying structures, processes, resources and needs of research ethics committees in Egypt

Topics

Percentage of RECs reporting

The use of placebo controlled trials

100% (10/10)

Determination of methods to reduce risk

92% (11/12)

The interpretation of pre-clinical studies

91% (10/11)

Determination of risks in research

91% (10/11)

Assessment of benefits to participants and society

90% (9/10)

Scientific design issues in clinical trials

90% (9/10)

Monitoring and oversight of approved studies

90% (9/10)

Assessment of cultural sensitivity for informed consent

82% (9/11)

Assessment of understanding of informed consent

80% (8/10)

Access to benefits after the trial is over

78% (7/9)

Determination of appropriate subject selection in vulnerable populations

75% (9/12)

Community participation

67% (6/9)

Social and behavioral studies

75% (9/12)

Privacy and confidentiality

70% (7/10)