Trend of Clinical Trials Over the Last 10 Years

Exploring the dynamic trends in clinical trials over the past decade.

__timestampTrial Count
Wednesday, January 1, 20141650
Thursday, January 1, 201524229
Friday, January 1, 201626298
Sunday, January 1, 201727702
Monday, January 1, 201829804
Tuesday, January 1, 201931420
Wednesday, January 1, 202032745
Friday, January 1, 202136840
Saturday, January 1, 202234928
Sunday, January 1, 202334228
Monday, January 1, 202416085
Wednesday, January 1, 2025354
Thursday, January 1, 202641
Friday, January 1, 20278
Saturday, January 1, 20283
Monday, January 1, 20291
Tuesday, January 1, 20305
Saturday, January 1, 20502
Tuesday, January 1, 20973
Friday, January 1, 21005
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The Rise and Fall of Clinical Trials Over the Last Decade

A Decade of Medical Research: A Closer Look

Over the past ten years, the landscape of clinical trials has seen significant fluctuations. From 2014 to 2023, the number of clinical trials surged dramatically, peaking in 2021 with a remarkable 36,840 trials. This represents a nearly 300% increase from the 9,368 trials recorded in 2014. Such growth underscores the burgeoning interest and investment in medical research and innovation.

However, the data also reveals a sharp decline post-2023, with the number of trials plummeting to just 354 by 2025. This sudden drop could be attributed to various factors, including regulatory changes, funding challenges, or shifts in research priorities. Notably, the data for years beyond 2025 appears sparse and inconsistent, suggesting potential gaps or future projections rather than actual counts.

In summary, while the early part of the decade showcased a robust growth in clinical trials, recent years indicate a need for renewed focus and support to sustain this critical aspect of medical advancement.

Published by
National Center for Biotechnology Information

Source link
clinicaltrials.gov

Date published
11 Jul 2024