Clinical Trial Registration: A Statement from the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors

Authors:
  • CACatherine De Angelis
    Catherine De Angelis
  • JDJeffrey M. Drazen
    Jeffrey M. Drazen
  • FFFrank A. Frizelle
    Frank A. Frizelle
  • JHJohn Hoey
    John Hoey
  • RHRichard Horton
    Richard Horton
  • SKSheldon Kotzin
    Sheldon Kotzin
  • CLChristine Laine
    Christine Laine
  • AMAna Marusic
    Ana Marusic
  • AOA. John P.M. Overbeke
    A. John P.M. Overbeke
  • HSHal C. Sox
    Hal C. Sox
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Abstract
Altruism and trust lie at the heart of research on human subjects. Altruistic individuals volunteer for research because they trust that their participation will contribute to improved health for others and that researchers will minimize risks to participants. In return for the altruism and trust that make clinical research possible, the research enterprise has an obligation to conduct research ethically and to report it honestly. Honest reporting begins with revealing the existence of all clinical studies, even those that reflect unfavorably on a research sponsor's product.