Why Non-Clinicians Should Not Be Doing Clinical Ethics by Rohin Bhatt

“… [12] Jessica Richmond Moeller et al., “Functions and Outcomes of a Clinical Medical Ethics Committee: A Review of 100 Consults,” HEC Forum 24, no. 2 (June 2012): 99–114, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10730-011-9170-9…”
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Challenges and proposed solutions in making clinical research on COVID-19 ethical: a status quo analysis across German research ethics committees by Alice Faust, Anna Sierawska, Katharina Krüger, Anne Wisgalla, Joerg Hasford, Daniel Strech

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Evaluation of effectiveness of the PlasmaJet surgical device in the treatment of advanced stage ovarian cancer (PlaComOv-study): study protocol of a randomized controlled trial in... by G. M. Nieuwenhuyzen-de Boer, W. Hofhuis, N. Reesink-Peters, P. C. Ewing-Graham, I. G. Schoots, J. J. Beltman, J. M. J. Piek, A. Baalbergen, G. S. Kooi, A. van Haaften, H. van Huisseling, L. Haans, M. Dorman, H. J. van Beekhuizen

“…Registered 18 August 2017. Medical Ethical Committee approval number: NL62035.078.17 (Medical Ethical Committee Erasmus Medical Centre Rotterdam).…”
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Quality-controlled small-scale production of a well-defined bacteriophage cocktail for use in human clinical trials. by Maya Merabishvili, Jean-Paul Pirnay, Gilbert Verbeken, Nina Chanishvili, Marina Tediashvili, Nino Lashkhi, Thea Glonti, Victor Krylov, Jan Mast, Luc Van Parys, Rob Lavigne, Guido Volckaert, Wesley Mattheus, Gunther Verween, Peter De Corte, Thomas Rose, Serge Jennes, Martin Zizi, Daniel De Vos, Mario Vaneechoutte

“…The bacteriophage cocktail is currently being evaluated in a pilot clinical study cleared by a leading Medical Ethical Committee.…”
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Bioethics framework in seeking answers to family and work dilemmas of an epileptic patient: case-based analysis by Teresa Sosa Sánchez, Ángela Marrero Lemus

“…It is necessary that the professionals in medical ethics committees or committee chairs conduct scientific research in order to better guide healthcare professionals.…”
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Trial protocol: preoperative administration of tranexamic acid in sleeve gastrectomy (PATAS) to reduce haemorrhage rates. A randomised controlled trial by L Ulas Biter, Jan A Apers, Marjolijn Leeman, Jeannine Huisbrink, Julie M A Wijnand, Serge J C Verbrugge, Martin Dunkelgrun

“…Secondary outcome measure is the rates of VTE.Ethics and disseminationThe protocol version 3 was approved by the medical ethical committee Medical Research Ethics Committees United (MEC-U), Nieuwegein, on 29 July 2019. …”
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Family-Centered Care at Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Units in Germany and the Relationship With Parent and Infant Well-Being: A Study Protocol by Hannah Ferentzi, Ralph C. A. Rippe, Jos M. Latour, Stephan Schubert, Alona Girch, Alona Girch, Michaela Jönebratt Stocker, Michaela Jönebratt Stocker, Constanze Pfitzer, Constanze Pfitzer, Constanze Pfitzer, Joachim Photiadis, Eugen Sandica, Felix Berger, Felix Berger, Katharina R. L. Schmitt, Katharina R. L. Schmitt

“…Data will be analyzed using multivariate statistics and multilevel modeling.Implications and Dissemination: The study protocol was approved by the medical ethics committees of both partner sites and registered with the German registry for clinical trials (NR DRKS00023964). …”
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Prospective multicentre observational cohort to assess quality of life, functional outcomes and cost-effectiveness following minimally invasive surgical techniques for rectal cance... by Maarten Postma, Roel Hompes, A.H.W. Schiphorst, Adelita Ranchor, A. Pronk, Ritch Geitenbeek, Thijs Burghgraef, David Zimmerman, Marcel Dijkgraaf, Paul Verheijen, Esther Consten, G.J.D. van Acker, T.S. Aukema, H.J. Belgers, F.H. Beverdam, J.G. Bloemen, K. Bosscha, S.O. Breukink, P.P.L.O. Coene, R.M.P.H. Crolla, P. van Duijvendijk, E.B. van Duyn, I.F. Faneyte, S.A.F. Fransen, A.A.W. van Geloven, M.F. Gerhards, W.M.U. van Grevenstein, K. Havenga, I.H.J.T. de Hingh, C. Hoff, G. Kats, J.W.A. Leijtens, M.F. Lutke Holzik, J. Melenhorst, M.M. Poelman, J.M.J. Schreinemakers, C. Sietses, A.B. Smits, I Somers, E.J. Spillenaar Bilgen, H.B.A.C. Stockmann, A.K. Talsma, P.J. Tanis, J. Tuynman, E.G.G. Verdaasdonk, F.A.R.M. Warmerdam, H.L. van Westreenen, D.D.E. Zimmerman

“…The study is registered at https://www.trialregister.nl/9734 (NL9734).Ethics and dissemination Data will be collected through collaborating parties, who already obtained approval by their medical ethical committee. Participants will be included in the trial after having signed informed consent. …”
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The results of using a tendon autograft as a new rotator cable for patients with a massive rotator cuff tear: a technical note and comparative outcome analysis by Egbert J. D. Veen, Ronald L. Diercks, Ellie B. M. Landman, Cornelis T. Koorevaar

“…Trial registration The regional Medical Ethical Committee (Zwolle) gave approval at 14th of October 2016 and assigned no. 16.06100.…”
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Sentinel node in ovarian cancer: study protocol for a phase 1 study by Kleppe Marjolein, Van Gorp Toon, Slangen Brigitte FM, Kruse Arnold J, Brans Boudewijn, Pooters Ivo NA, Van de Vijver Koen K, Kruitwagen Roy FPM

“…</p> <p>Trial registration</p> <p>Approval number: NL40323.068.12</p> <p>Name: Medical Ethical Committee Maastricht University Hospital, University of Maastricht</p> <p>Affiliation: Maastricht University Hospital</p> <p>Board Chair Name: Medisch Ethische Commissie azM/UM</p>…”
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Psychiatric comorbidity and quality of life in patients undergoing hemodialysis by Ayman Abdulfattah Elhadad, Afaf Zein El Abedin Ragab, Salma Abdelsamed Abdelsamed Atia

“…One hundred and seventeen patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis aged from 26 years to 77 years were enrolled from the Dialysis Unit at Shebin El Kom Teaching Hospital and Menoufia University Hospital and were approved by the local medical ethical committee. Cases were selected during the study period from October 2018 till May 2019. …”
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Assessment of Speech Perception Abilities in Cochlear Implant Children by Salwa Abdelmawgoud Elsayed

“…The current study was designed to measure the speech perception abilities in children with cochlear implant both in subjective and objective mannersMaterials and Methods:The research has been reviewed and approved by Medical ethical Committee and Thai Clinical Trials registry Committee. …”
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Blended intervention based on acceptance and commitment therapy for informal caregivers of people with dementia (ACT-IC): protocol of a mixed-methods feasibility study by Frans R J Verhey, Marjolein E de Vugt, Sara Laureen Bartels, Golnaz L Atefi, Rosalia J M van Knippenberg

“…Preliminary efficacy will be assessed with retrospective measures of depression, anxiety, stress, sense of competence, burden and self-efficacy at baseline, postintervention, at 3-month and 6-month follow-ups.Ethics and dissemination The Medical Ethical Committee from the Maastricht academic hospital and Maastricht University approved the study. …”
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Safety and feasibility of faecal microbiota transplantation for patients with Parkinson’s disease: a protocol for a self-controlled interventional donor-FMT pilot study by Maria Fiorella Contarino, Ed J Kuijper, Andrea E van der Meulen-de Jong, Josbert J Keller, Jacobus J van Hilten, Jelle J Goeman, Hein W Verspaget, Karuna EW Vendrik, Vlada O Chernova, Elisabeth M Terveer, Joffrey van Prehn, Eric KL Berssenbrugge, Jannie GE Henderickx, Martijn P Bauer, Romy D Zwittink

“…There will be seven follow-up moments during 12 months.Ethics and dissemination This study was approved by the Medical Ethical Committee Leiden Den Haag Delft (ref. P20.087). …”
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The N-LVA Study: effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) for patients with cancer who suffer from chronic peripheral lymphoedema – study protocol... by Merel Kimman, Hanneke Tielemans, Shan Shan Qiu, Sander van Kuijk, Dalibor Vasilic, Alieske Kleeven, Yasmine M J Jonis, René van der Hulst, Stefan Hummelink

“…The secondary outcomes are the limb circumference, excess limb volume, changes in conservative therapy, postoperative complications, patency of the LVA and incremental cost-effectiveness.Ethics and dissemination The study was approved by the Medical Ethical Committee of Maastricht University Medical Center on 20 September 2023 (NL84169.068.23). …”
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Patients’ Perspectives on the Usability of a Blended Approach to an Integrated Intervention for Patients With Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms: Mixed Methods Study by Suze Adriana Johanna Toonders, Paula Elisabeth van Westrienen, Sophie Konings, Marianne E Nieboer, Cindy Veenhof, Martijn F Pisters

“…This study was approved by the Medical Ethical Committee Utrecht (approval number: 17-391/C). …”
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Effect of 4 weeks vs 8 weeks of acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis in China: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Cun-Zhi Liu, Jian-Feng Tu, Ying Yu, Bao-Hong Mi, Xue-Zhou Wang, Ya-Wei Xi, Yi-Ming Fu

“…A cost-effectiveness analysis will be carried out over 26 weeks.Ethics and dissemination The protocol has been approved by the Medical Ethical Committee of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (2023BZYL0506). …”
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Photobiomodulation and glass ionomer sealant as complementary treatment for hypersensitivity in molar incisor hypomineralisation in children: protocol for a blinded randomised clin... by Ana Paula Taboada Sobral, Elaine Marcilio Santos, Marcela Leticia Leal Gonçalves, Lara Jansiski Motta, Anna Carolina Ratto Tempestini Horliana, Kristianne Porta Santos Fernandes, Sandra Kalil Bussadori, Raquel Agnelli Mesquita Ferrari, Ana Laura Fossati, María Laura Laura Hermida Bruno, Natalia Osorio Viarengo, María Roxana Ferreira Sertaje

“…It is expected that by the second consultation, a decrease in sensitivity will be observed due to the treatments received in the two groups.Ethics and dissemination This protocol has been approved by the local medical ethical committee (certificate: CEUCU 220516). The findings will be published in a peer-reviewed journal.Trial registration number NCT05370417.…”
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No effect of epoprostenol on right ventricular diameter in patients with acute pulmonary embolism: a randomized controlled trial by Boonstra Anco B, Kamp Otto, IJzerman Richard G, Kooter Albertus J, Smulders Yvo M

“…</p> <p>Trial Registration</p> <p><it>Registration</it>: URL: NCT01014156</p> <p><it>Medical ethical committee</it>: Medisch-ethische toetsingscommissie (METc) from the VUmc (free university medical centre)</p>…”
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Clinical utility of markerless motion capture for kinematic evaluation of sit-to-stand during 30 s-CST at one year post total knee arthroplasty: a retrospective study by Katsuya Onitsuka, Keisuke Kubota, Moeka Yokoyama, Taku Miyazawa, Toyohiro Hamaguchi, Hiroto Taniguchi, Naohiro Usuki, Satoshi Miyamoto, Ken Okazaki, Kenji Murata, Naohiko Kanemura

“…Trial registration This study was approved by the Medical Ethical Committee of the Tokyo Women’s Medical University (approval number: 5628 on May 21, 2021).…”
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