Learn about ClinicalTrials.gov

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ClinicalTrials.gov Demonstration Videos In 2019, NLM began a multi-year effort to modernize the ClinicalTrials.gov public website and the related clinical trial information submission and management portal, the Protocol Registration and Results System (PRS). One of the strategic goals of this effort is to improve the user experience. The videos on this page are provided to educate users on the modernized website. June 6, 2024 N/A HTML / Tutorial
Linking PubMed and ClinicalTrials.gov (NCBI Minute) ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry and results database of publicly and privately supported clinical studies. Citations in PubMed that report clinical trial results have links to the original studies in the ClinicalTrials database. You will learn two ways to filter PubMed searches for publications linked to clinical trials in ClinicalTrials.gov. Nov. 16, 2016 7 min(s) HTML / Webinar Source Page
ClinicalTrials.gov Beta Demonstration - 2022 November A prerecorded demonstration by Christina Robinson, MA, ClinicalTrials.gov Beta Product Owner. The video highlights key features of the ClinicalTrials.gov Beta website related to conducting a search, the search results, and the study record page. Nov. 9, 2022 6 min(s) MP4 Video / Webinar

For Librarians and Other Educators

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ClinicalTrials.gov for Librarians Oct. 21, 2022 N/A HTML / Webinar Source Page
ClinicalTrials.gov (NLM Product Outreach Guide) July 12, 2024 N/A PDF / Document
Where Do I Find Evidence? Sources for Evidence-Based Practice from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) June 26, 2024 60 min(s) PowerPoint / Slides
Getting the Full Picture with ClinicalTrials.gov Aug. 10, 2021 15 min(s) MP4 Video / Video Tutorial
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Fast Forward: How to Learn if a Study May Be Recruiting and Find Contact Information Fast Forward from ClinicalTrials.gov is a series of short videos that address common questions on how to accomplish tasks on ClinicalTrials.gov and the related data entry portal, called PRS. In this video, users will learn if a study may be recruiting participants and how to find the relevant contact information. Sept. 30, 2024 1 min(s) MP4 Video / YouTube Video
Fast Forward: How to Search for Studies That May Interest You Fast Forward from ClinicalTrials.gov is a series of short videos that address common questions on how to accomplish tasks on ClinicalTrials.gov and the related data entry portal, called PRS. In this video, users will learn how to search for studies of interest using the many filters available in the ClinicalTrials.gov search form, called Focus Your Search. Sept. 30, 2024 3 min(s) MP4 Video / YouTube Video
Fast Forward: How to Find the Total Number of Studies in ClinicalTrials.gov Fast Forward from ClinicalTrials.gov is a series of short videos that address common questions on how to accomplish tasks on ClinicalTrials.gov and the related data entry portal, called PRS. In this video, users will learn how to find the total number of studies on ClinicalTrials.gov, which changes daily. Sept. 30, 2024 1 min(s) MP4 Video / YouTube Video
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NLM Office Hours: ClinicalTrials.gov Modernized Website (September 2023) On September 26, 2023, Christina Robinson from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) ClinicalTrials.gov team gave a brief overview of the modernization effort and how the modernized website better meets the needs of multiple user groups. Following the presentation, NLM product staff from the NCBI ClinicalTrials.gov team answered questions from the audience. Nov. 6, 2023 38 min(s) HTML / Webinar Source Page
NLM Office Hours: ClinicalTrials.gov Protocol Registration and Results System (October 2023) On October 3, 2023, Stacey Arnold from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) ClinicalTrials.gov team gave a brief overview of the modernization of the PRS, the system used to submit clinical trial information that is posted on ClinicalTrials.gov. She provides a mini tutorial on how to register a trial using the modernized interface, PRS Beta. Following the presentation, NLM product staff from the NCBI ClinicalTrials.gov team answered questions from the audience. Nov. 6, 2023 45 min(s) HTML / Webinar Source Page
2024 Modernized ClinicalTrials.gov Update Webinar Presented June 6, 2024, this webinar provides updates on the ClinicalTrials.gov modernization effort, and highlights features of the ClinicalTrials.gov website. The moderated Q&A session is included. June 20, 2024 50 min(s) MP4 Video / YouTube Video
Beta ClinicalTrials.gov Website Tour - 2021 December Take a tour of the first beta release of the ClinicalTrials.gov modernization effort. Dec. 7, 2021 40 min(s) MP4 Video / Webinar
ClinicalTrials.gov Beta Demonstration - 2022 November A prerecorded demonstration by Christina Robinson, MA, ClinicalTrials.gov Beta Product Owner. The video highlights key features of the ClinicalTrials.gov Beta website related to conducting a search, the search results, and the study record page. Nov. 9, 2022 6 min(s) MP4 Video / Webinar
ClinicalTrials.gov Modernization Update - 2021 February On Thursday, February 18, 2021, Dr. Rebecca Williams, Acting Director of ClinicalTrials.gov provided an update on the progress of the ClinicalTrials.gov modernization effort and opportunity on how to volunteer to provide user feedback. March 5, 2021 62 min(s) HTML / Webinar Source Page
ClinicalTrials.gov Modernization Update - 2021 October On October 7, 2021, Dr. Rebecca Williams, Acting Director of ClinicalTrials.gov provided an update on the progress of the ClinicalTrials.gov modernization effort. Oct. 26, 2021 30 min(s) HTML / Webinar Source Page
ClinicalTrials.gov Modernization and Beta Sites Progress - 2022 October On October 27, 2022, NLM hosted a live webinar, including a Q&A, to update the public on the progress of the ClinicalTrials.gov modernization effort and provide an overview of the ClinicalTrials.gov and Protocol Registration and Results System beta websites. Nov. 21, 2022 58 min(s) MP4 Video / Webinar
ClinicalTrials.gov Webinar: Learn About ClinicalTrials.gov Modernization and How to Provide Input - 2020 January This webinar describes the modernization efforts, the Request for Information (RFI), and ways to share your feedback. Presented by Rebecca Williams, PharmD, MPH, Acting Director, ClinicalTrials.gov, NLM. Jan. 28, 2020 31 min(s) HTML / Webinar Source Page
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ClinicalTrials.gov Protocol Registration and Results System (PRS) Beta Preview — 2021 December A recorded demonstration presented by Heather Dobbins, PhD, lead results analyst and PRS product owner, previewing PRS Beta. PRS Beta will be released to the PRS Test system in early 2022 with an updated workflow management and give users an opportunity to explore the new PRS experience, performance of new technology, and to provide feedback to help improve future PRS Beta releases. Dec. 8, 2021 9 min(s) MP4 Video / Video Tutorial
Plain Language Guide to Write a Brief Summary Study managers can use this guide to write a “brief summary description” that follows the main evidence-based plain language best practices for writing lay research summaries. The goal is a brief description that the general public can easily understand and engage with. March 19, 2024 N/A HTML / Page
Final Rule for Clinical Trials Registration and Results Information Submission Webinar Series - 2020 A series of three live webinars provided responsible parties with information about the Final Rule for Clinical Trials Registration and Results Information Submission (42 CFR Part 11). April 1, 2020 180 min(s) HTML / Page
ClinicalTrials.gov Results Train-the-Trainer Workshop This workshop, available to PRS users involved in submitting clinical study results for their organizations, focused on the data entry and format requirements for clinical trial summary results information and provided hands-on tutorials for PRS data entry. The materials from past workshops are made public once the workshop concludes. May 24, 2017 N/A MS Word / Document
ClinicalTrials.gov Protocol Registration and Results System (PRS) Beta Demonstration - 2022 November A prerecorded demonstration by Stacey Arnold, PhD, PRS Subject Matter Expert. The video highlights key features of the PRS Beta website related to the Record List, including customizing Record List views, filtering Record List columns, and using the advanced filtering options. Dec. 29, 2022 11 min(s) MP4 Video / Webinar
News and Updates Answers to frequently asked questions about ClinicalTrials.gov June 26, 2023 N/A HTML / Help Page or FAQ
ClinicalTrials.gov Webinar: Updated Quality Control and Posting Procedures - 2019 October Beginning in January 2020, ClinicalTrials.gov is expecting to update posting procedures for submitted results information for applicable clinical trials. Consistent with 42 CFR Part 11, the National Library of Medicine (NLM) will publicly post submitted results information within 30 days of submission, regardless of whether the quality control (QC) review process is complete. This presentation from October 15, 2019 describes the updated procedures and includes a question-and-answer session with Rebecca Williams, PharmD, MPH, Acting Director, ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Oct. 18, 2019 43 min(s) MP4 Video / Webinar
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ClinicalTrials.gov Protocol Registration and Results System (PRS) Beta Demonstration - 2022 November A prerecorded demonstration by Stacey Arnold, PhD, PRS Subject Matter Expert. The video highlights key features of the PRS Beta website related to the Record List, including customizing Record List views, filtering Record List columns, and using the advanced filtering options. Dec. 29, 2022 11 min(s) MP4 Video / Webinar
ClinicalTrials.gov Beta Demonstration - 2022 November A prerecorded demonstration by Christina Robinson, MA, ClinicalTrials.gov Beta Product Owner. The video highlights key features of the ClinicalTrials.gov Beta website related to conducting a search, the search results, and the study record page. Nov. 9, 2022 6 min(s) MP4 Video / Webinar

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