NIH Halts Havana Syndrome Study Over Participant Coercion Claims

An internal review found that participants were coerced into the study, leading to ethical violations and the cessation of research.

The National Institutes of Health stopped its Havana Syndrome study after discovering coercion of participants.
An independent review confirmed that informed consent policies were violated, though NIH researchers were not responsible.
CIA officials allegedly told participants that joining the study was necessary for receiving medical care.
Havana Syndrome has affected over 1,000 US government workers globally, with symptoms including cognitive issues and headaches.
Multiple theories about the syndrome's cause exist, but no definitive evidence has been found.