NCT
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | National Clinical Trial (number) |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Medical, Texting & Internet Slang |
NCT has two meanings. It stands for National Clinical Trial (number) (medical research) or National Childbirth Trust (parenting forum).
Meanings of NCT at a glance
| # | NCT stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Clinical Trial (number) | Medical › Medical Research |
| 2 | National Childbirth Trust | Texting & Internet Slang › Parenting Forum |
1. National Clinical Trial (number)
Medical · Medical Research Abbreviations
Unique identifier assigned to studies registered on ClinicalTrials.gov, consisting of the letters NCT followed by eight digits. It is cited in journal articles, press releases and consent forms so readers can find the registered protocol and results.
Example: The protocol received its NCT number before the first patient was enrolled.
ClinicalTrials.gov, run by the US National Library of Medicine, launched in 2000. The FDA Amendments Act of 2007 requires registration and results reporting for many trials, and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors has required prospective registration for publication since 2005. Other registries include the EU Clinical Trials Information System and ISRCTN.
2. National Childbirth Trust
Texting & Internet Slang · Parenting Forum Abbreviations
UK parenting charity best known for antenatal classes, which group expectant parents due around the same time and often lead to lasting friendships.
Example: Met my best friends at NCT classes, and our babies are now starting school together.
Founded in 1956, NCT is so familiar in Britain that "NCT friends" is a common phrase for the parent group formed in those classes. Mumsnet threads often discuss whether the classes are worth the cost. Rarely known outside the UK.
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More parenting forum abbreviations
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.