600 human studies at Seattle VA have been suspended

Seattle VA hospital suspends some research

By Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) - The Veterans Affairs hospital in Seattle has halted new enrollments in human research studies after a federal audit found shortcomings in its paperwork.

Auditors determined in November that the VA Puget Sound Health Care System should have done a better job of documenting that people who enroll in the studies are not vulnerable, such as prisoners, pregnant women or those suffering from mental health disorders.

The work of some researchers could be delayed by a week or more as the hospital updates its documentation methods. The decision applies to about 600 studies being conducted at the hospital and at the University of Washington, which has close ties to the VA hospital.
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