An Introduction to ClinicalTrials.gov

ClinicalTrials.gov  is the openly available federal registry and results database of publicly and privately funded clinical studies conducted in the United States and around the world. ClinicalTrials.gov is a vital resource for researchers, healthcare providers, patients and their families, and health sciences librarians who wish to consult the entire body of evidence on any particular topic. 

This class is eligible for Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) continuing education credit awarded by the Medical Library Association.

Objectives
  • Learn about the significance of ClinicalTrials.gov
  • Search and interpret the results database
  • Navigate and identify tabs and sections of ClinicalTrials.gov study records.