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When must a trial be registered and results posted on ClinicalTrials.gov?

ClinicalTrials.gov publishes registration and results reporting requirements under US law on its policy page. The source points to that page but does not describe the specific requirements.

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Checked on October 15, 2026

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  • Read the registration and results reporting requirements on the ClinicalTrials.gov policy page.

From the question: When must a trial be registered and results posted on ClinicalTrials.gov?