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Curiosity, Altruism Influence “Human Guinea Pigs”

30 October, 2012 by David Finer

A study on participants in clinical trials (“human guinea pigs”) challenges the basic assumption that one can distinguish specific from non-specific treatment effects. It also shows that curiosity, altruism and status-seeking are part of the reason why people take part in clinical trials. Read more

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