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FALCON · Ethics review update
HiREB confirms initial FALCON review.HiREB says community concerns were considered and the study team is addressing the board’s questions. No timeline for answers to LCAC’s questions was provided; the requested independent review remains unconfirmed.
FALCON · Referral
HiREB refers LCAC’s follow-up for assistance.HiREB copied LCAC on an internal referral. The participant-protection and review questions remain unanswered.
FALCON · Follow-ups sent
LCAC sends five FALCON follow-ups.Letters and emails went to McMaster’s research office, HiREB, HAHSO, the President and the Dean. Read the sent letters and progress record.
Obeldesivir · Draft request
Help prepare the research request before it’s sent.The draft letter to Gilead is published for comment. Suggestions are welcome until 22 October 2026.
In the news
The Sick Times reports on the FALCON petition.People with Long COVID demand pause of McMaster University clinical trial, by Simon Spichak.
FALCON · Reply
HiREB acknowledges Robert DeRosa’s concerns.The ethics board said the study had not yet undergone ethics review and undertook to share the concerns with the board.
FALCON · Reply
The FALCON investigator replies to Robert DeRosa’s questions.Dr. Jason Busse replied on funding, publication plans, outcomes and patient partners. The five asks remain open.
Analysis · Petition e-7076
Ottawa has answered. Most of it already existed.Most of what the federal response points to was already announced before the petition was written.
FALCON · Launch
The FALCON petition launches.A public petition asks McMaster to keep recruitment on hold pending independent review.
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