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Preregistration template

Draft preregistration fields fast.

All topics / Research prompts

Replace highlighted brackets, then copy.

Draft preregistration fields for a study on “[question]”: hypotheses, design, sample size rationale, primary/secondary outcomes, analysis plan, and data sharing intent.
  • question - replace the bracketed field with your info
  • Research question
  • Planned design
  • Preregistration draft
  • State outcomes clearly to avoid HARKing.
  • Include stopping rules if applicable.
  • Plan deidentification for sharing.