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FDA Flags Missing Trial Results

Federal outreach seeks to improve compliance with ClinicalTrials.gov reporting requirements and make more complete clinical trial information publicly available

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  • Kathryn Wighton

  • April 13, 2026

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    The FDA has reminded over 2,200 companies about the requirement to submit clinical trial results to ClinicalTrials.gov.

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    29.6% of studies likely subject to mandatory reporting had no results posted, contributing to publication bias.

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    The FDA's messages aimed to encourage voluntary compliance before considering further regulatory actions.

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    FDA Commissioner Marty Makary emphasized the ethical obligation to report all clinical trial results.

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    The initiative seeks to improve patient safety and inform clinicians about the benefits and risks of medical products.

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FDA Flags Missing Trial Results

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • April 13, 2026

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