Patient registries support pharmacovigilance, comparative effectiveness, and natural history studies. Even when minimal-risk, registries usually require IRB review, informed consent (or a waiver), and a data governance plan.
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Glossary Term
Registry Study
Study Design
Also known as: patient registry, disease registry, product registry
A prospective collection of data on participants with a particular disease, exposure, or treatment, often used for long-term outcomes research.
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