Topic | 36 of 60 investigators filled out the questionnaire, 24 did not respond | |||
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General awareness of Researchers | Prospective registration is required by law | Registration is required before first participant enters the study | Swiss National Clinical Trials Portal (SNCTP)a is not a primary registry | Registration is reasonable |
27 (75.0%) | 26 (72.2%) | 14 (38.9%) | 32 (88.9%) | |
Study support by service team | Clinical Trials Unit | Contract Research Organisation | Others | No support service |
7 (19.4%) | 3 (8.3%) | 2 (5.6%) | 24 (66.7%) | |
Knowledge of primary registries | German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS) | EU Clinical Trials Register (EUCTR) | ISRCTN-Register | |
32 (88.9%) | 13 (36.1%) | 14 (38.9%) | 7 (19.4%) | |
Perceived Barriers to study registration | Insufficient knowledge of primary registries/ registration processes: | Limited time/ resources for registration process | Missing reminder of obligation to register the study | Othersb |
8 (22.2%) | 18 (50.0%) | 13 (36.1%) | 6 (16.7%) | |
Stated reasons for non-registration | - Study postponed/ unclear study start date (n = 2) - Missing local SOPs for registration (n = 1) - Unclear interpretation of regulations for Phase I studies (n = 1) - Study not considered as clinical trial by investigator (n = 4) - Unaware of the obligation to register (n = 2) - Short study, retrospective registration considered as unnecessary/confusing (n = 1) - One researcher responsible for all registrations in the research institute (n = 1) - No reason specified (n = 24) |