Growing everyday: the Pan African Clinical Trials Registry

The Pan African Clinical Trial Registry (http://www.pactr.org), established as the AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Registry (ATM) has developed into the registry of choice for African trials. The register was formally launched as a World Health Organization primary register in September 2009. Data analysis shows that registry applications have increased steadily since then, as has representation throughout the region. New developments to the registry include the implementation of a real-time Global Information Systems map on the portal and development of Standard Operating Procedures while focused efforts on dissemination continue. http://www.pactr.org is now well-placed to provide a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, policy-makers and consumers on the continent.