Results

Huperzine
Angela Dunn and James M. DuBois
While in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, Bernadette enrolls in an experimental drug study that will not begin until she is the late stages of the disease. Once Bernadette reaches the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s and her cognitive capacities are impaired, her family members learn of the study and file a complaint with the hospital’s IRB, claiming that Bernadette never would have agreed to participate in this study.

A Sign from the Heavens
Angela Dunn and James M. DuBois
Roger, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia 20 years ago, wants to enroll in an experimental drug study based on the recommendation of his psychic.

Music Therapy
Brian Schrag
A participant in a low-risk, non-therapeutic study on the genetics and pathophysiology of schizophrenia appears confused. The graduate research assistant collecting data from her is unsure if she is competent to consent to research participation.