Looking for Clinical Trials?

ClinicalTrials.gov has launched a new interface to improve navigation. This is its first big change since 2000. ClinicalTrials.gov is the NLM-developed Web-based registry of clinical research studies.

"It provides patients, clinicians, researchers, and other members of the general public with access to information about interventional and observational studies including clinical trials of drugs, devices and other interventions. As of August 2007, ClinicalTrials.gov contained over 44,000 clinical research studies in all fifty states and in 150 countries."

Now a search box with four navigation links at the top right of each page has replaced the menu bar, allowing new searches for studies to be launched at any time. New features provide users with different options to display results lists and study information based on their needs.

Clinical Pharmacology is getting a new look!

Clinical Pharmacology (CP) will be switching to a new interface. We will have access to both the current version of CP and the new interface until March 31, 2008. This is a great opportunity to become more familiar with the new interface.

UPDATE: The Library will continue to link you straight to the classic version as not all of the patient education handouts (now called MedCounseler Sheets) have been updated and moved to the new interface. But you can always move to the new platform sooner!

More about the new version...

CP's user interface and functionality have been completely redesigned, making it extremely intuitive and easy for you to get to the information you need for fast answers. The new Control Panel in Clinical Pharmacology feature enables you to easily search for information, start a reports, find patient education materials, or other resources all from one place. Each area is grouped together in convenient drop-down menus.

The Drug IDentifier feature now has its own button and is available on every page! Need to accurately identify unknown tablets and capsules? Use the Drug IDentifier search on a characteristic (shape, color, or imprint) and see a list of possibilities with images!

We will keep you updated as we receive more information and modify our training materials. If you have any questions, contact a librarian at 660-1100.

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