<< Previous Section | < Previous Page | Next Page > | Next Section >> Justice Distributive justice means the equitable distribution of the burdens and benefits of research. Investigators may not exploit vulnerable individuals or exclude without good reason eligible candidates who may benefit from a trial. This is now a federal rule and is monitored for all NIH and FDA clinical trials. The Belmont report also led to Institutional Review Boards and Multiple Project Assurances of institutions with the Federal Government to carry out ethical evaluation and review of all research considered human research and to monitor the progress of studies. This means local control and local responsibility with Federal oversight. In 1979 the Federal government adopted the "Common Rule." << Previous Section | < Previous Page | Next Page > | Next Section >> Chapter 2 Quick Links Research in Humans History of Rules About Research in Humans Definitions Federal Mandate Respect for Persons Beneficence Justice Common Rule IRB Mission Cases Bibliography Chapter 2 Download (PDF)