The ICTRP is a country-led initiative. Clinical trial registration happens when countries seek to improve the transparency of clinical trial research involving nationals of that country, and to be more accountable to the individuals who consent to participate in clinical research, and to better oversee and monitor that research.
A Primary Registry in the WHO Registry Network is a clinical trial registry with at least a national remit that meets WHO Registry Criteria for content, quality and validity, accessibility, unique identification, technical capacity and governance and administration.
If an agency in a member state (such as a Ministry of Health or a National Regulatory Authority) is interested in establishing a new clinical trial registry that complies with WHO criteria (or improving an existing registry), or in establishing policies that require registration in an existing Primary Registry.
Publishes the ICTRP Search Portal, Supports the WHO Registry Network and Supports countries and regions wanting to establish WHO-compliant clinical trial registries or policies on trial registration.
The registration of all interventional trials is considered to be a scientific, ethical and moral responsibility