Human Guinea Pig
Before rigorous clinical trials, some individuals became human guinea pigs, volunteering or being paid to test new medicines or treatments. These early experiments often involved unknown substances, unpredictable side effects, and minimal ethical oversight. Many suffered severe consequences, from poisoning to permanent disability.
Though risky and often exploitative, these early test subjects contributed to medical advances that saved millions. Today’s stringent ethical standards and regulations in clinical research protect volunteers, ensuring safety and informed consent, making the “human guinea pig” role a relic of a more reckless past.
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