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Database vs. registry
Also called literature database vs study registry
Reach for a database when you need to find what's been published on a topic. Reach for a registry when you need to check what was planned against what was reported. If you're searching for results, use a database; if you're auditing reported outcomes against a pre-specified plan, use a registry.
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You'll usually need this when deciding which tool actually answers the question you have.