Reference cardRegulations and guidance
Which Declaration of Helsinki is current for a 2026 protocol?
The current version was adopted by the 75th WMA General Assembly in Helsinki, Finland, in October 2024. The World Medical Association publishes the full text, titled Ethical Principles for Medical Research Involving Human Participants. Earlier versions are archived and superseded.
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Official sourceWMA: Declaration of Helsinkiwww.wma.net
Checked on October 13, 2026