Regulator
ClinicalTrials.gov
Also known as: CT.gov
Plain-English definition
A US-run registry and results database for clinical studies.
Why it matters
A registered study shows a question is being tested, not that the answer is positive.
Status summary
Official source for trial-registration checks.
Evidence summary
Useful for study status, design and endpoints; not proof of benefit.
Source links
- ClinicalTrials.gov search: longevity aging - ClinicalTrials.gov
Trial registry link for registered human studies.
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