Satalkar P, Elger BS, Shaw D. Naming it 'nano': Expert views on 'nano' terminology in informed consent forms of first-in-human nanomedicine trials.
Nanomedicine (Lond) 2016;
11:933-40. [PMID:
26979933 DOI:
10.2217/nnm-2015-0003]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Obtaining valid informed consent (IC) can be challenging in first-in-human (FIH) trials in nanomedicine due to the complex interventions, the hype and hope concerning potential benefits, and fear of harms attributed to 'nano' particles.
AIM
We describe and analyze the opinions of expert stakeholders involved in translational nanomedicine regarding explicit use of 'nano' terminology in IC documents.
METHODS
We draw on content analysis of 46 in-depth interviews with European and North American stakeholders.
RESULTS
We received a spectrum of responses (reluctance, ambivalence, absolute insistence) on explicit mention of 'nano' in IC forms with underlying reasons.
CONCLUSION
We conclude that consistent, clear and honest communication regarding the 'nano' dimension of investigational product is critical in IC forms of FIH trials.
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