Important considerations before submitting a trial

Before registering a trial with the ANZCTR, please review the key points to ensure your trial is ready for registration.

Question	What you need to do
Are you authorised to register the trial?	The trial sponsor or authorised representative should register the trial. For example, if you are a manager in a multi- centre trial, check with the lead investigator or sponsor before proceeding. View trial sponsor details.
Has the trial already been registered?	Search the ANZCTR database first to avoid duplicate registrations. A trial needs to be registered once.
Is the ANZCTR the right registry?	If a trial is being conducted entirely outside Australia (e.g. in China), consider a more appropriate WHO-recognised clinical trial registry. View the full list of trial registries.
Is the trial eligible for prospective registration on the ANZCTR?	To be considered prospectively registered, the trial must be registered before enrolling the first participant.

Steps to register a study

View the process at a glance – a summary flowchart of the trial registration process.

Step 1: read the key information

• Important considerations before submitting a trial
• Privacy policy
• Terms and conditons.

Step 2: create a user account – only if you are a new user

Already have an account? Skip to Step 3.

If it is the first time registering a study on the ANZCTR:

• Apply for a user account here
• Provide your name, professional contact details (phone and email) and work affiliation (e.g. institution, company or research group)
• Once your account is set-up, you can submit multiple trials using the same account.

Password requirements

Your password must include one lowercase letter, one uppercase letter, one number and one special character (e.g. !, #, $, %).

Step 3: start trial registration

• Go to the ANZCTR homepage and click 'Register your trial' button on the right-hand panel
• Log in to your user account when prompted.

Step 4: complete the registration form

• Fill in the required data fields. Mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk (*).
• Use the info icons (“i”) for guidance. These provide guidance to help you meet the standards set by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)
• Save your progress regularly using the ‘Save details’ or ‘Next step’ buttons at the top or bottom of the page
• Need to log out? Your data will be saved and you can return later to finish.

Helpful resources:

• ANZCTR data definitions
• Helpful hints and video walkthroughs

Step 5: review and submit

• Double-check your responses. Make sure all data fields are complete, accurate and consistent across the registration form
• Click ‘Submit’ to send your trial for review
• Expect an on-screen message and email confirming receipt of your submission.

Step 6: ANZCTR review process

• ANZCTR Staff will review your submission
• If more information is needed, you will receive queries via email
• Respond promptly to avoid delays in registration.

Once approved, your trial will be assigned a unique registration number (ACTRN) and published on the publicly accessible ANZCTR website.