ICMR Releases Ethical Guidelines for Integrative Medicine Research
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has published an addendum to its National Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical and Health Research Involving Human Participants (2017), establishing a structured ethical framework for Research in Integrative Medicine (RIM). The addendum provides clear ethical guidelines for research that combines traditional Ayush systems with modern medical practices, ensuring ethical rigor and regulatory compliance.
CDSCO Seeks Public Input on Revised Good Clinical Practices Guidelines
Good Clinical Practice is a set of guidelines for biomedical studies which encompasses the design, conduct, termination, audit, analysis, reporting and documentation of the studies involving human participants. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments and suggestions on the draft guidelines. Comments can be submitted electronically within by October 12, 2024 to dci@nic.in.
Department of Health Research mandates Registration of Ethics Committees for Medical and Health Research
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has announced that the Department of Health Research (DHR) has informed that all Ethics Committees associated with Medical and Health Research involving human participants must be registered with the department. The NMC has therefore directed that all medical colleges and postgraduate institutes to promptly initiate the registration process for their respective Ethics Committees.
