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ClinRegs is an online database of country-specific clinical research regulatory information designed to assist in planning and implementing international clinical research. Countries are included based on NIAID's international clinical research priorities.
If a country you are looking for is not included in ClinRegs, consider the following resources:
- US. Department of Health and Human Services International Compilation of Human Research Standards
- European Clinical Research Infrastructure Network’s Regulatory & Ethical Database (RED)
ClinRegs Informational Resources:
Check out the following informational resources to learn more about ClinRegs:
- ClinRegs fact sheet
- May 2024 webinar recording: Utilizing NIAID’s ClinRegs Website to Support International Clinical Research Regulatory Compliance (see PDF for accessible version of presentation)
- NIAID ClinRegs—a Public Database of Country Clinical Research Regulatory and Ethics Requirements: Design and Utilization Analysis, Clinical Infectious Diseases, Volume 73, Issue 7, 1 October 2021, Pages 1296–1301, https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciab505
Updates
Thailand Profile Updated
Oct 30, 2026 - The Thailand profile in ClinRegs has been reviewed and updated with the following information:2026 notice and guidance from the Thai Food and Drug Administration (Thai FDA) and the Central Research Ethics Committee (CREC) regarding decentralized clinical trials (See Scope of Assessment, Scope ...
Zimbabwe Profile Updated with Revised RCZ Registration Fee Schedule
Oct 16, 2026 - The Zimbabwe profile in ClinRegs has been updated to include the Research Council of Zimbabwe (RCZ)'s revised registration fee schedule for foreign researchers, which was updated on RCZ’s website in August 2026. (See Regulatory Fees)Sources Revised During this Update:(Guidance) ...
United Kingdom Profile Updated
Aug 31, 2026 - The United Kingdom profile in ClinRegs has been reviewed and updated with the following information:Implementation of the amended United Kingdom (UK) clinical trials regulations, effective April 28, 2026, including updated terminology and transitional arrangements for existing and new clinical ...
United States Profile Updated
Aug 14, 2026 - The United States profile in ClinRegs has been reviewed and updated with the following information:2025 Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidance regarding sponsor and investigator responsibilities for safety reporting and additional adverse event reporting resources (See Safety Reporting)FDA ...