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July 4, 2026Ethics & Human ResearchOpen Access

Including Research Subjects without Decision‐Making Capacity Only as Last Resort

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LBLinus BroströmANAnna Nilsson

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Discusses ethical justifications for including individuals without decision-making capacity in research, suggesting a balance between protection and inclusion.

Key Points

  • The paper aims to explore the ethical and legal justifications for including individuals without decision-making capacity in research.
  • Analyzes the ethical principle regarding inclusion of individuals without decision-making capacity in research.
  • Discusses perspectives from disability rights regarding current ethical standards.
  • Proposes modifications to balance protection and inclusion.
  • Argues that the current ethical principle is overly protective and limits research opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
  • Suggests that modification of the principle could enhance research participation while ensuring protection.
  • Emphasizes the need for a more equitable participation framework for individuals lacking decision-making capacity.

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Broström et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a48a5c889561a0c2d78e3e4https://doi.org/10.1002/eahr.70013
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