In order to investigate treatments for morbid obesity, obese subjects satisfying fairly strict requirements were randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups: (1) gastric bypass surgery, (2) participation in a diet and exercise program, or (3) both gastric bypass surgery and participation in a diet and exercise program. This clinical trial is ethical because:

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A) While all subjects may not directly benefit from the study, the study aims to investigate treatments for morbid obesity, which may benefit future patients.

B) Randomization ensures that the treatment groups are comparable and any observed differences in outcomes are due to the treatments and not other confounding factors.

C) The study should prioritize the well-being of the study subjects, including informed consent, protection from harm, and confidentiality of data.

Therefore, all of the answer options are correct.

In Order to Investigate Treatments for Morbid Obesity, Obese Subjects