The Current State of Timely Results Reporting Among Hypertension Trials on ClinicalTrials.gov: A Cross-Sectional Meta-Research Analysis

The cross-sectional meta-research analysis examined completed or terminated interventional hypertension trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov, requiring an actual primary completion date at least 12 months before data extraction. Using API version 2, the authors measured whether summary results were reported and the time elapsed from completion to reporting. The study likely compares trials with and without mandatory reporting requirements (e.g., FDA-funded vs. industry-funded) to identify factors associated with better compliance. Findings could inform efforts to enforce timely results disclosure and reduce selective reporting in cardiovascular research.