Aims and Scope

Clinical Trials and Practice (CTP) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by Openventio Publishers, dedicated to advancing the design, conduct, and reporting of clinical research across all phases of clinical trials and practice.

Scope

CTP welcomes original research articles, review papers, case reports, and short communications in areas including, but not limited to:

  • Clinical Trial Design and Methodology
  • Phase I–IV Clinical Trials
  • Biostatistics and Clinical Data Analysis
  • Regulatory Affairs and Drug Approval Processes
  • Pharmacovigilance and Post-Marketing Surveillance
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Trial Ethics
  • Evidence-Based Clinical Practice
  • Real-World Evidence and Observational Studies
  • Patient Recruitment and Retention Strategies
  • Clinical Research Informatics and Data Management

Peer Review

All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by a minimum of two independent reviewers with relevant subject-matter expertise. The typical time from submission to first editorial decision is 12–14 weeks.

Originality

All manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using iThenticate prior to peer review.

Open Access and Licensing

CTP is a fully open-access journal. Authors retain copyright of their work, published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Article Processing Charges

CTP applies an Article Processing Charge based on the corresponding author's country income classification and article type, with full waivers available for authors from low-income countries, financial hardship cases, and students/early-career researchers. Full details are available on the Article Processing Charges and Waiver Policy page.