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Trial registration

Also known as: study registration, NCT number

Creation of a public record describing a research study in a registry such as ClinicalTrials.gov.

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What this means in a clinic conversation

A registry record can identify the study question, contacts, locations and reported status. NIH cautions that listing does not mean a study has been evaluated by the U.S. government.

A question to bring

What is the study identifier, and do its site, contact and intervention match what is being offered?

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Sources and editorial context

This definition was compiled from the sources below and has not received independent clinical review. It supports understanding and consultation preparation.

  1. Finding a Clinical Trial · National Institutes of HealthReference checked 2026-10-02
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