FAQ Category: Glossary

A multicenter research trial is a clinical trial conducted at more than one medical center or clinic. Most large clinical […]

The process of verifying that the conduct of research conforms to the approved proposal.

Research in which the only foreseeable risk is one of discomfort.

Not disclosing to research participants all of the aims and/or methods of the research.

Regard for the human sameness shared by all human beings, expressed in a concern for fairness or equity. Includes three […]

Honesty and probity as qualities of character and behaviour.

Data from which the identity of a specific individual can reasonably be ascertained.

Details attached to data, such as name and/or contact information, that identify an individual. (It may remain possible to identify […]

The substance, structure, and texture of human organs or body parts when separated from human beings; includes blood, blood components […]

Human Research Ethics Committee.

That which adversely affects the interests or welfare of an individual or a group. Harm includes physical harm, anxiety, pain, […]

Any source of DNA or RNA that can be tested to obtain genetic information. It includes cells (whether isolated or […]

The concepts of right and wrong, justice and injustice, virtue and vice, good and bad, and activities to which these […]

Body set up to carry out ethical review of human research.

Review of research by an HREC or other body.

Right or morally acceptable / wrong or morally unacceptable.

A systematic collection of data, whether individually identifiable, re-identifiable or non-identifiable.

Pieces of information

A person’s or group’s agreement, based on adequate knowledge and understanding of relevant material, to participate in research.

In the research context: where a person’s individual interests or responsibilities have the potential to influence the carrying out of […]