Clinical Trial Registries

Clinical trial registries are databases that provide information about ongoing and completed clinical trials. The primary purpose of clinical trial registries is to increase transparency and accountability in clinical research by making information about clinical trials publicly accessible.

They typically include information about the study design, objectives, inclusion and exclusion criteria, and outcome measures of a clinical trial. They also provide information about the status of the trial (e.g., ongoing, completed, or terminated) and the results, if available.

One of the most well-known registries is ClinicalTrials.gov, which is maintained by the National Library of Medicine in the United States. ClinicalTrials.gov is a publicly accessible database that includes information about clinical trials being conducted in the US and around the world.

Registries are important tools for patients, healthcare providers, researchers, and regulatory agencies to access information about ongoing and completed clinical trials. This information can be used to inform treatment decisions, improve patient care, and advance medical knowledge.

In addition, Registries help to ensure transparency and accountability in clinical research by making information about clinical trials publicly accessible. This can help to prevent duplicative or unethical research and promote collaboration between researchers, healthcare providers, and regulatory agencies.

Overall, they play a critical role in improving transparency and accountability in clinical research, and are important tools for improving patient care and advancing medical knowledge.

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