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ClinicalTrials.gov: A database of clinical trials compiled by the US National Institutes ofHealth: http://clinicaltrials.gov.EU Clinical Trials Register: Information on clinical trials in European Union (EU) memberstates and the European Economic Area (EEA) and clinical trials which are conducted outside theEU/EEA if they form part of a paediatric investigation plan (PIP):https://www.clinicaltrialsregister.eu/.IFPMA Clinical Trials Portal: A single search interface to search for information on ongoingor completed clinical trials, provided by the International Federation of PharmaceuticalManufacturers and Associations: http://clinicaltrials.ifpma.org/html.National Cancer Institute of Canada Clinical Trials Group: Clinical trials in cancerand supportive care led by the NCIC Clinical Trials Group:http://www.ctg.queensu.ca/public/Clinical_Trials/clinical_trials.html.Prospero: International database of prospectively registered systematic reviews in health andsocial care. Managed by the CRD and funded by the UK National Institute for Health Research(NIHR): http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/.WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform Search Portal: Providesaccess to a central database containing the trial registration data sets provided by the registries listedon the right. It also provides links to the full original records:http://apps.who.int/trialsearch/default.aspx.PRACTICE GUIDELINESIn addition to the sites listed below, it is a good idea to check the websites of relevant associations ofhealth care professionals (e.g. Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada) or diseasespecificsocieties (e.g. Canadian Diabetes Association), as they often link to guidelines. Tip: If there isno obvious link to a guidelines page, try doing a site search (if available) for the term ‘guideline’.National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC): Probably the most extensive source of clinicalpractice guidelines: http://www.guidelines.gov.CMA Infobase Clinical Practice Guidelines: A database of Canadian guidelines compiledby the Canadian Medical Association. Tip: Keep your search as simple as possible:http://www.cma.ca/clinicalresources/practiceguidelines.Alberta - Toward Optimized Practice: This program succeeds the former Alberta ClinicalPractice Guidelines program. It is sponsored by the Alberta Medical Association, Alberta Health, theCollege of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, and Alberta Health Services:http://www.topalbertadoctors.org/cpgs.php.Health Technology Assessment on the Net International: 2013 20