Welcome back to MicroLearning Mondays, our biweekly series of bite-sized research administration trainings brought to you by the Department of Contracts and Grants.
This week’s topic: ClinicalTrials.gov at USC: Registration, Reporting & Responsibilities
Why It Matters: ClinicalTrials.gov registration and reporting are federal requirements for many clinical trials involving human participants. Failure to properly register studies, update records, or submit results can lead to significant consequences, including civil monetary penalties, loss of federal funding, and restrictions on publication. Understanding when registration is required, how to create and maintain a study record, and the responsibilities of the Principal Investigator helps ensure regulatory compliance, supports research transparency, and protects the integrity of USC’s clinical research enterprise.
In This Video, You’ll Learn:
- What ClinicalTrials.gov is and why it is required for many clinical trials involving human subjects.
- Which types of studies must be registered under FDA, NIH, publication, and reimbursement requirements.
- When and how to register a study in the Protocol Registration System (PRS).
- What ongoing reporting and update requirements apply after registration.
- The roles and responsibilities of Principal Investigators, study teams, and USC offices in maintaining compliance.
👉 Watch ClinicalTrials.gov at USC: Registration, Reporting & Responsibilities
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