The long horizon of animal study preregistration: Attitudes, barriers, and myths

Pasquale Pellegrini; Ulf Toelch

doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.3003905

July 29, 2026PLoS BiologyOpen Access

The long horizon of animal study preregistration: Attitudes, barriers, and myths

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Share

Key Points

This research aims to understand the awareness and attitudes of animal researchers regarding preregistration.
Survey distributed to Swiss animal researchers to assess knowledge of preregistration.
Collected data on attitudes, perceived barriers, and misconceptions related to preregistration.
Nearly 50% of Swiss animal researchers are unaware of preregistration.
Identified major barriers include misconceptions about the preregistration process.
Recommended strategies to change attitudes and promote preregistration in animal studies.

Ask about this paper

Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.

Implication

Survey explores attitudes, barriers, and myths about preregistration in animal research, indicating change is needed.

Abstract

Nearly half of Swiss animal researchers have never heard of preregistration. A survey published in PLOS Biology maps their attitudes, barriers, and misconceptions, and identifies what it would take to change minds.

Discussion

No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.

Cite This Study

Pellegrini et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6d97eae258b358b3c6abe5 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3003905

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Share

The long horizon of animal study preregistration: Attitudes, barriers, and myths

Key Points

Ask about this paper

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

The long horizon of animal study preregistration: Attitudes, barriers, and myths

Key Points

Ask about this paper

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

Keep reading

Keep reading