Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
From 1932 until 1972, a study into the effects of Syphilis on untreated African American men was conducted. Those enrolled into the study had no idea that they were taking part in the experiment, had no idea that they had syphilis and were denied any form of medical treatment for the disease, instead given placebos. No consent was sought and instead the researchers took great lengths in keeping their subjects enrolled and in the dark about their conditions. In todays video, we will cover the reasons why such an inhumane study was undertaken, just what occurred and what were the consequences.
From 1932 until 1972, a study into the effects of Syphilis on untreated African American men was conducted. Those enrolled into the study had no idea that they were taking part in the experiment, had no idea that they had syphilis and were denied any form of medical treatment for the disease, instead given placebos. No consent was sought and instead the researchers took great lengths in keeping their subjects enrolled and in the dark about their conditions. In todays video, we will cover the reasons why such an inhumane study was undertaken, just what occurred and what were the consequences.
