ClinicalTrials.gov is a publicly accessible database managed by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. It contains information about clinical research studies and their results.
You must register your study on ClinicalTrials.gov if it is:
- An NIH-funded clinical trial, and/or
- A clinical trial that meets federal regulatory requirements.
NAA’s Join a Study page has a “registered clinical trials” section, which will direct visitors to clinicaltrials.gov, where they can search and filter aphasia clinical trials as desired.
However, any clinical study involving human subjects—including observational and non-interventional studies—can be voluntarily registered. Studies must adhere to ethical and regulatory guidelines. This helps increase visibility and promote transparency.
How it works:
To register, you’ll use the Protocol Registration and Results System (PRS) to submit a study record. This includes:
- Study title and description
- Type of study and outcome measures
- Interventions (as applicable)
- Eligibility criteria
- Other details
Information can often be pulled directly from the IRB application, consent forms, or study protocol. PRS staff will review your submission for accuracy before it is posted, and you will be required to make any changes if needed. You must verify or update your study record at least once per year. Results reporting may be required.
More information about posting a study to clinicaltrials.gov may be found here: https://clinicaltrials.gov/policy/faq
