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Search Tips
The NIH Clinical Research Studies search performs word-by-word and word-combination searches through all the clinical studies in the database and retrieves those clinical studies that contain the user's search term(s). The clinical studies retrieved are listed by each individual word and multiple combinations of the words within the user's search term(s).
Search Logic Rules
- Single word searches
- example: diabetes
- result: finds clinical studies containing the word diabetes
- Multiple word searches
- example: diabetes insulin
- result: finds clinical studies containing either word (diabetes OR insulin) and both words (diabetes and insulin)
Displayed Results
- The results of all the words entered for the search can be reviewed by scrolling down on the first Search Results page.
- Additional links are provided to review the results of the search by each individual word and multiple combinations of the words within the user's search term(s). For example, clicking on the [+diabetes] link will display all clinical studies with the word diabetes and not the word insulin. The [+diabetes +insulin] link will display all the clinical studies with both words [+diabetes +insulin].
Glossary
Explanation Of Clinical Studies Data Items
Title
Name of the clinical research project representative of the studies primary focus.
Summary
Description of the study.
Sponsoring Institute
The table below lists institute abbreviations, acronyms, and full names.
Abbreviation | Acronym | Institute Name |
---|---|---|
AA | NIAAA | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism |
AG | NIA | National Institute on Aging |
AR | NIAMS | National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases |
C | NCI | National Cancer Institute |
CC | CC | National Institutes of Health Clinical Center |
CH | NICHD | National Institute of Child Health and Human Development |
D | NIDR | National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research |
DC | NIDCD | National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders |
DK | NIDDK | National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases |
EI | NEI | National Eye Institute |
H | NHLBI | National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
HG | NHGRI | National Human Genome Research |
I | NIAID | National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases |
M | NIMH | National Institute of Mental Health |
N | NINDS | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke |
NR | NINR | National Institute of Nursing Research |
Recruitment Detail
Identifies both subject accrual type and the gender of the subjects participating in the clinical study. Subject accrual types include "Active Accrual of New Subjects" and "Follow-Up of Previously Enrolled Subjects Only."
Referral Letter Required
Identifies if participation in a protocol must be through a physician or if the protocols permits self-refer.
Population Exclusions
The subject population omitted from enrollment in a clinical research study for scientific reasons.
Eligibility Criteria
Identifies specific inclusion and exclusion criteria for subject enrollment in the clinical research study.
Special Instructions
dentifies information the Principal Investigator feels is pertinent for the patient to know when considering participating in the research study.
Disease Category
NIH clinical studies are grouped according to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9) disease categories.
Keywords
Primary words, phrases, or acronyms, excluded from those found in the title that describe the study and are included in the search criteria to retrieve a protocol.
Recruitment Keywords
Primary words, phrases, or acronyms, identified by the Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office, used to identify protocols for possible patient participation.
Investigational Drug(s)
Identifies if the clinical research study involves an investigational drug.
Investigational Devices(s)
Identifies if the clinical research study involves an investigational device.
Principal Investigator
Information about the principal investigator includes the name and address of the person responsible for the coordination and conduct of the specific clinical study.
Citations
Source of reference for additional information pertaining to the clinical research study.
Disclaimers
Medical Information
It is not the intention of NIH to provide specific medical advice, but rather to provide users with information to better understand their health and their diagnosed disorders. Specific medical advice will not be provided, and NIH urges you to consult with a qualified physician for diagnosis and for answers to your personal questions.
E-mailed inquiries/requests
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