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Area of Science:

  • Bioscience Research
  • Animal Studies
  • Preclinical Research

Background:

  • The Animal Study Registry (ASR) was established in January 2019.
  • Aims to improve transparency and reproducibility in bioscience research.
  • Focuses on promoting animal welfare in research settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the Animal Study Registry (ASR) as a platform for preregistering animal studies.
  • To highlight the benefits of preregistration for study planning, transparency, and data security.
  • To encourage researchers to utilize the ASR to demonstrate commitment to research integrity.

Main Methods:

  • Preregistration of exploratory and confirmatory studies in applied, basic, and preclinical research.
  • Utilizes a detailed registration form covering study design, methods, and statistics.
  • Assigns a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) upon registration for intellectual property protection.

Main Results:

  • Provides a free-of-charge platform for animal study preregistration.
  • Allows researchers to restrict study visibility for up to 5 years to prevent idea theft.
  • Ensures continuity and data security through integration with German Federal Government infrastructure.

Conclusions:

  • ASR registration enhances transparency and reproducibility in bioscience research.
  • The platform supports thorough study planning and promotes animal welfare.
  • Registering studies with ASR demonstrates a commitment to data quality and research integrity to stakeholders.