Assessment of Trends in the Design, Accrual, and Completion of Trials Registered in ClinicalTrials.gov by Sponsor Type, 2000-2019.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

ClinicalTrials.gov is a valuable resource that can be used to trace the state and nature of trials. Since its launch in 2000, more than 345 000 trials have been registered. Little is known about the characteristics and trends in clinical trials over time and how they differ by sponsor type.

Objective

To assess trends in clinical trials registered in ClinicalTrials.gov over time and by sponsor type.

Design, setting, and participants

This cross-sectional study included clinical trials (interventional studies) registered in ClinicalTrials.gov from January 1, 2000, through December 31, 2019. The trials were grouped by lead sponsor: National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other US government agencies, industry, and other sources (foundations, universities, hospi

SUBMITTER: Gresham G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7450351 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature