Any researcher or institution conducting research that involves human participants needs to adhere to strict ethical standards to ensure the protection and safety of everyone involved. This is where IRBs come into place. The Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) play a vital role in safeguarding these standards by reviewing, monitoring, and approving these studies before they start. These boards rigorously review research protocols, scrutinise consent processes, and monitor stud

As the world marks World Diabetes Day, attention is increasingly turning to countries facing rapidly rising burdens of non-communicable diseases. Among these, Nigeria stands out as a country confronting a silent but intensifying diabetes epidemic. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), Nigeria’s diabetes prevalence among adults aged 20–79 years is estimated at 3%, representing approximately 3 million adults living with the condition in 2024 (IDF, 2024). Whi

Recruiting and retaining clinical trial participants is one of the most challenging yet critical aspects of clinical research. According...

Informed consent is one of the most important parts of clinical research. It ensures that participants fully understand what they’re...