Open Access Journal of Clinical Trials

Aims and Scope

Editor-in-Chief: Professor Arthur E. Frankel

Open Access Journal of Clinical Trials is an international, peer-reviewed, open access, online journal principally concerned with clinical trial methodology.

The Open Access Journal of Clinical Trials will no longer consider meta-analyses for publication, and study protocols are not suitable for this journal.

Focus Areas of the Journal

Specific topics covered by the journal include:

• Clinical Data Management
• Clinical Trial Logistics and Conduct Research
• Electronic Health Record Technology
• Immunotherapy Combinations with Drug Management
• Factor XI Inhibitor Research
• Post-Trial Effectiveness Considerations

Acceptable Study Types

When considering submission of a paper, authors should ensure that such studies add significantly to the body of knowledge about a clinical trial and its outcomes. 

Acceptable Article Types

Publishing original research, reports, editorials, reviews and commentaries on all aspects of clinical trial design, management, legal, ethical and regulatory issues, case record form design, data collection, quality assurance and data auditing methodologies.

Updated 4 August 2025