👉 Human experiments are research studies where participants are subjected to various procedures, tests or treatments with the intention of advancing medical knowledge and improving healthcare; however, due to ethical concerns, regulations, and risks involved, these experiments typically require strict oversight from governing bodies like Institutional Review Boards (IRBs). Notable examples include the Tuskegee syphilis study and the Willowbrook state school hepatitis studies, which have been widely criticized for their unethical practices.
