Registries

A registry is an organized, observational system that collects standardized, longitudinal data on a defined population — such as patients with a specific disease, condition, or exposure. These databases support clinical research by identifying disease trends, evaluating treatment outcomes, and facilitating patient recruitment for trials.

Databases

All of Us Project Research Directory

This directory provides information about the projects being conducted by researchers who have registered to use the NIH's All of Us data.

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ClinicalTrials.gov

Repository of information about past, current, and planned clinical research studies and information about their results as those become available.

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Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL)

A definitive register of controlled clinical trials from Cochrane Library.

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Figshare

Figshare is a repository where researchers can make all of their research outputs available in a citable, shareable, and discoverable manner.

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NeuroImaging Tools and Resources Collaboratory

The NeuroImaging Tools and Resources Collaboratory is free web-based resource that offers comprehensive information on neuroinformatics software and data.

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Open Science Framework

The Open Science Framework (OSF) is a tool that promotes open, centralized workflows by enabling capture of different aspects and products of the research lifecycle, including developing a research idea, designing a study, storing and analyzing collected data, and writing and publishing reports or papers.

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PROSPERO: International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews

PROSPERO allows researchers to comply with PRISMA, providing a public record of planned methods and raising awareness of their systematic review. The unique registration number allows researchers to track use and monitor the impact of reviews.

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The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program

The Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program of the National Cancer Institute is an authoritative source of information on cancer incidence and survival in the United States compiled by collecting and publishing cancer incidence and survival data from population-based cancer registries.

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