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The National Commission for Research Ethics (CONEP) evaluates and monitors research protocols in special thematic areas such as: genetics and human reproduction; new health equipment and devices; new procedures; Indigenous population; biosafety-related projects; and, projects with international collaboration.

The Brazillian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) provides not only the list of authorized clinical trials, but also manuals, forms and legislation related to Clinical Research.

The Research Ethics Committee of the University of Sao Paulo Medical School General Hospital (CAPPesq) has the purpose of evaluating research protocols with human beings performed in any of the General Hospital Institutes.

The Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry (ReBEC) is a publicly owned website in which all Phase I, II, III and IV clinical studies are registered with the objective of publicly disseminating them. It is an important source of information for patients, health professionals, researchers, companies, and research centers, increasing interaction and international visibility.

ClinicalTrials.gov is a Clinical Trials Registry for studies being conducted around the world with public or private sponsorship.