Registration of Clinical Trials

Registration of Clinical Trials

The Journal of Modern Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (JMHRS) is dedicated to ensuring that the efficacy of medical interventions is substantiated by the outcomes of all appropriately conducted clinical trials. This commitment includes both published and unpublished research, acknowledging the biases inherent in relying solely on published trials. We advocate for a holistic approach that embraces the entire spectrum of research outcomes to provide a more accurate representation of intervention effects.

Commitment to Clinical Trials Registration

We assert that all clinical trials must be registered in publicly accessible registries. This practice not only enhances transparency but also ensures inclusivity in presenting intervention effects. By creating a comprehensive database of trial information, these registries illuminate unpublished findings, fostering a deeper understanding of the impacts of various interventions. We believe that open access to these registries is essential for building a global community of informed stakeholders, including researchers, practitioners, and patients.

Towards a Unified Approach to Registration

While we recognize the ideal of a unified global registration platform, we also appreciate the practical challenges that come with this goal. The diverse geographical and clinical landscapes of ongoing research necessitate the existence of multiple, interconnected registries. It is vital that the management of these registries remains unbiased and free from conflicts of interest that could compromise the integrity of trial outcomes.

Role of Journal Editors and Researchers

At JMHRS, we are committed to fostering the development and enhancement of clinical trial registries. We endorse initiatives aimed at establishing consensus on registry standards, including content specifications, accessibility, searchability, and comprehensiveness. In our pursuit of transparency, we intend to mandate trial registration as a prerequisite for publication in JMHRS as soon as reliable registries are in place.

We urge editors from journals of all sizes to collaborate with us in promoting these standards, fostering an environment that embraces diverse perspectives and resources. Furthermore, we encourage researchers to prioritize the registration of their trials and contribute to the integrity of the scientific process.

Advancing Ethical Research Practices

Through our steadfast commitment to these principles, we strive to create an environment of transparent, unbiased, and ethically conducted research. We believe that by fostering open communication and accountability in clinical trial registration, we can enhance the overall quality of medical research and its contributions to personal and public health on a global scale.