The modern ClinicalTrials.gov website officially replaced the classic ClinicalTrials.gov website on June 25, 2024.

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) held a webinar on June 6, 2024 to facilitate the transition by providing updates and highlights on the modernization and providing answers to questions. The recording and the materials of this NLM webinar are accessible here.  

The modernized ClinicalTrials.gov website includes the following improvements: 

• Improved navigation and searchability with friendly, more functional, streamlined design 
• Optimization for mobile devices 
• Plain language guidance and support materials 
• An updated, modernized API that aligns with other publicly accessible APIs and standardized data 

Most features, information, and resources found on the classic ClinicalTrials.gov website continue to be available on the modernized website. Many links found on the classic website redirect to the corresponding content on the modern website and will continue to do so throughout 2024. ClinicalTrials.gov Demonstration Videos have been made available to enhance your user experience. 

If you haven't already, try out the modernized ClinicalTrials.gov and let NLM know what you think. You are encouraged to submit comments and suggestions using the feedback button at the bottom right corner of the site's pages. 

For additional information about modernization-related events and resources, visit the ClinicalTrials.gov Modernization webpage.

For assistance with any ClinicalTrials.gov questions, contact Rutgers ClinicalTrials.gov Support at rutgersctgsupport@research.rutgers.edu. 

The Rutgers Institutional Review Board is excited to announce that the following individuals have joined the IRB as members:

• Astara Crews, MJ, BS, is the Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer at University Hospital. Her expertise includes healthcare compliance and privacy, as well as corporate governance (policy and procedure). 
• Judith D. Segers RPh, MS, is a unaffiliated community member who is a registered NJ Pharmacist. Her expertise includes international research, international drug trials, bio-safety, and hospital pharmacy/handling hazardous materials.
• Steven Stuto, DPM, FACFAS, DABPM, is a Podiatrist at University Hospital. His expertise includes podiatry with an emphasis on diabetic foot and ankle surgery (traumatic and post-traumatic injuries. 

We welcome each new member onto the Rutgers IRB. The IRB looks forward to working with our new members to ensure the protection of individuals participating in research and fostering the ethical conduct of human subjects research.

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