In 2004, the [http://www.icmje.org/ International Committee of Medical Journal Editors] (ICMJE) announced that all trials starting enrolment after July 1, 2005 must be registered prior to consideration for publication in one of the 12 member journals of the committee. However, trial registration may still occur late or not at all. | In 2004, the [http://www.icmje.org/ International Committee of Medical Journal Editors] (ICMJE) announced that all trials starting enrolment after July 1, 2005 must be registered prior to consideration for publication in one of the 12 member journals of the committee. However, trial registration may still occur late or not at all. |