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    J Empir Res Hum Res Ethics. 2011 Dec;6(4):3-20. doi: 10.1525/jer.2011.6.4.3.

    Research participants' perspectives on genotype-driven research recruitment.

    Source

    Duke Institute for Genome Sciences & Policy, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA. laura.beskow@duke.edu

    Abstract

    Genotype-driven recruitment is a potentially powerful approach for studying human genetic variation but presents ethical challenges. We conducted in-depth interviews with research participants in six studies where such recruitment occurred. Nearly all responded favorably to the acceptability of recontact for research recruitment, and genotype-driven recruitment was viewed as a positive sign of scientific advancement. Reactions to questions about the disclosure of individual genetic research results varied. Common themes included explaining the purpose of recontact, informing decisions about further participation, reciprocity, "information is valuable," and the possibility of benefit, as well as concerns about undue distress and misunderstanding. Our findings suggest contact about additional research may be least concerning if it involves a known element (e.g., trusted researchers). Also, for genotype-driven recruitment, it may be appropriate to set a lower bar for disclosure of individual results than the clinical utility threshold recommended more generally.

    PMID:
    22228056
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
    PMCID:
    PMC3395316
    Free PMC Article

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