Clinical Trial Registry
/ˈklɪnɪkəl ˈtraɪəl ˈrɛdʒɪstri/
Definitions
- (n.) An official database where all clinical trials are registered to ensure transparency, compliance with regulatory requirements, and accessibility of trial information to the public.
Researchers must list their study in a clinical trial registry before patient enrollment begins.
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- clinical trial registry
- clinical trial registries
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Commentary
Registration in a clinical trial registry is often mandatory under laws or regulations to promote ethical oversight and public accountability in clinical research.
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