Principal Investigator’s Guide to ClinicalTrials.gov

Practical guidance for investigators on ClinicalTrials.gov registration, results reporting, review criteria, and ongoing compliance.

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About this Course

Principal Investigator’s Guide to ClinicalTrials.gov equips investigators with practical knowledge to comply with U.S. regulations governing trial registration and results reporting. The course provides step‑by‑step guidance on navigating the Protocol Registration and Results System (PRS), managing records, responding to review feedback, and maintaining compliance throughout a study’s lifecycle.

Language Availability: English

Suggested Audiences: Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs), Faculty, Investigators, Research Administrators, Research Personnel, Sponsors

Organizational Subscription Price: $675 per year/per site for government and non-profit organizations; $750 per year/per site for for-profit organizations
Independent Learner Price: $109.95


Course Content

Welcome and Learning Objectives

The module describes the learning objectives for the course. It lists the information collected by ClinicalTrials.gov, identifies who benefits from this information, and outlines the implications of ClinicalTrials.gov for study management.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 22432 (English)
Author(s): Tim Bacon, BA - Medicine in Practice

Regulations and Policies Driving Disclosure

The module describes U.S. regulations and policies governing clinical trial registration and results disclosure. It explains the key purposes of ClinicalTrials.gov and identifies the stakeholders who benefit from the website’s information. The module also discusses the international context of clinical trial registration.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 22433 (English)
Author(s): Tim Bacon, BA - Medicine in Practice

Understanding the Protocol Registration and Results System (PRS)

The module outlines the relationship between the PRS and the public ClinicalTrials.gov interface. It describes how to obtain an account on the PRS and details the roles and workflows within it. The module also explains the meaning of integrated feedback prompts generated by the PRS.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 22434 (English)
Author(s): Tim Bacon, BA - Medicine in Practice

Protocol Registration

The module describes how to create a new protocol registration record and how to enter data into it. It outlines which sections of the record need periodic updates, and how to complete them. The module identifies which sections of the protocol record are automatically incorporated into the result summary and explains why learners must ensure these are up to date before creating a new result record.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 22435 (English)
Author(s): Tim Bacon, BA - Medicine in Practice

Result Summary Disclosure

The module describes how PRS uses tables for Result Summary input and indicates which protocol data may be or will be transferred to the Result Summary. It explains how to create a new Result Summary and how to complete the scientific and administrative sections.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 22436 (English)
Author(s): Tim Bacon, BA - Medicine in Practice

Time Estimates, Tips, and Penalties

The module explains how to estimate the time required to enter and update protocol registration and results summary information. It describes several tips to help investigators keep records up to date. The module also presents examples of potential penalties for compliance failure.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 22437 (English)
Author(s): Tim Bacon, BA - Medicine in Practice


FAQs

Who should take Principal Investigator’s Guide to ClinicalTrials.gov?

Principal investigators (PIs), sub- and co-investigators, clinical research coordinators (CRCs), faculty, study team members, institutional research administrators, and sponsors should take this course.

How does Principal Investigator’s Guide to ClinicalTrials.gov complement other CITI Program courses?

The course provides practical guidance for investigators on ClinicalTrials.gov registration, results reporting, review criteria, and ongoing compliance. It serves as a good complement to CITI Program’s courses on Establishing a Clinical Research Program, Biomedical Principal Investigator, and Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Comprehensive.

How long will the course take to complete?

The six modules should take between 75 and 90 minutes to complete.

Is the course eligible for continuing medical education credits?

The course does not currently have CE/CME credits available.


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