The most important ethical concerns related to conflicts of interest in research are:
A. Establishing open dialog with sponsors and security of study records
B. Maintaining a supply of volunteers for research studies and their active involvement in research
C. Ensuring the objectivity of research and the protection of human subjects
D. Protecting proprietary information and fidelity to contracts with sponsors
The correct answer is:
C. Ensuring the objectivity of research and the protection of human subjects
These are the most important ethical concerns related to conflicts of interest in research. Conflicts of interest can undermine the integrity of research and potentially harm human subjects if the researcher’s judgment is compromised.