ReBEC

Overview

ReBEC (Registro BrASIleiro de EnsaiOS Clínicos) is a public registry of clinical trials conducted in Brazil. Its mAIn purpose is to make Information about planned and ongoing studies discoverable, so that researchers, ethics reviewers, journalists and members of the public can see what is being tested, where, and by whom. The registry is not an AI service; it is a research infrastructure resource that often supports Literature Reviews, evIDEnce synthesis and trial-tracking Workflows.

Because registries document studies before results are published, ReBEC can be useful for spotting trials that have not yet reported findings. This visibility supports transparency and helps reduce selective reporting of results, though the depth of each record depends on what the subMITting investigators provide.

What it does

ReBEC collects structured records for CLInical trials and makes them searchable through a web interface. Each record typically describes the study's objectives, design, conditions under investigation, interventions, eligibility criteria, recruitment status, participating sites and responsible sponsors. Records are indexed so that users can locate studies by health condition, intervention, institution or status.

The registry also provides a stable reference point for each trial, allowing authors and reviewers to identify studies consistently across publications and other Databases.

Key capabilities

• Searchable registry: look up trials by topic, sponsor, institution or status.
• Structured records: Standardized fields for design, interventions and eligibility.
• Transparency support: makes planned and ongoing studies visible before results APPear.
• Public access: no account required for basic browsing and search.
• Cross-referencing: records can be cited alongside other registries and publications, though matching is not automatic.

Who it is for

ReBEC is aimed at clinical researchers, systematic review teams, institutional review boards and research ethics committees, health journalists and patient advocates. It is also relevant to sponsors and site coordinators who need to confirm what is already registered in Brazil. International users may find it helpful when mapping the Latin American trial landscape, keeping in mind that the content is primarily in Portuguese and some fields may not be available in English.

How to get started

Open the registry in a web browser and use the search fields to enter a condition, intervention or institution. Browse result lists and open indiVidual records to read the full entry. Write down the registration identifier for any study you plan to cite. If you need to register a trial, check the current submission requirements on the site, since procedures and eligibility rules may change.

Pricing and access caveat

Browsing ReBEC appears to be free and open, with no paid tier for public search. Registration policies, supported languages and available fields may vary over time, and some records may be incomplete. verify details directly in the registry before relying on them for publication or regulatory decisions.