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NIH Common Data Elements Repository

Published by National Library of Medicine · Updated 06/18/2025

Last updated
06/18/2025
First published 08/04/2016
Update frequency
Not listed
Formats
Web only
Coverage
Nationwide
Federal data

About this dataset

The NIH Common Data Elements (CDE) Repository has been designed to provide access to structured human and machine-readable definitions of data elements that have been recommended or required by NIH Institutes and Centers and other organizations for use in research and for other purposes. Visit the NIH CDE Resource Portal for contextual information about the repository.

Files and access

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Frequently asked questions

Who publishes NIH Common Data Elements Repository?
National Library of Medicine, part of U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, publishes this dataset on Data.gov.
How often is it updated?
The publisher does not list a schedule. The last update was on 06/18/2025.
How do I download it?
Use the official source link above to view or request the data.

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Where this catalog comes from

Catalog checked 10/24/2026

We list dataset descriptions only. Downloads and APIs link straight to the official government source, which holds the current version and its terms of use.

Source: Data.gov · Last updated 10/24/2026 · Listing only; the data stays with the publisher

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