National and multinational prospective trial registers

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2008
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Siegfried, N., Grobler, L., Tharyan, P., Askie, L., Hooft, L., Antes, G.

Abstract

Clinical trials are an essential source of scientific evidence on the safety and effectiveness of health interventions. Prospectively registering information about a trial before enrolling participants, tracking changes to that information via a publicly accessible audit trail, and reporting results on completion of the trial helps protect against reporting biases and over-optimistic conclusions about treatment benefits.

Citation

Grobler, L.; Siegfried, N.; Askie, L.; Hooft, L.; Tharyan, P.; Antes, G. National and multinational prospective trial registers. Lancet (2008) 372 (9645) 1201-1202. [DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(08)61498-1]

Published 1 January 2008
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