What databases does PaperTrace search?
PubMed/MEDLINE is the primary source and works for any topic searchable there. On every plan, a review can also search Semantic Scholar, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, bioRxiv/medRxiv preprints, and ClinicalTrials.gov.
PaperTrace
A clearer view of the research.
Ask a question. Get a clear answer, with the papers to back it up.
Start with Quick Search
Ask a research question in plain language. PaperTrace finds relevant papers and builds an answer from the available evidence, with citations you can inspect.
Check the evidence
- Open citations to read supporting passages.
- See whether evidence comes from an abstract or full text.
- Ask follow-up questions and revisit your conversation history.
- Save papers to your Library or export an answer with its references.
Search first. Review when you need to.
Use Quick Search to explore a question. When you need a formal review, choose candidate papers and open a separate workspace for screening, extraction, appraisal, and synthesis.
PaperTrace FAQ
Is PaperTrace output PRISMA-compliant?
PaperTrace is structured around PRISMA 2020 conventions, including flow diagrams, search strategy documentation, and narrative synthesis. AI-assisted reviews still require methodological transparency and independent author verification.
How accurate is the AI screening and extraction?
AI screening and extraction can make mistakes. Use the suggestions as a first pass, then check decisions, extracted data, and claims against the original papers.
Can I work on a review with my team?
Yes. Pro and above support multi-reviewer collaboration with project roles, blinded screening mode, and inter-rater agreement calculations.
Is my research data private?
Your projects are private to your account and invited collaborators unless you choose to share them. AI features send relevant research content to our processing providers. See our Privacy Policy and Security page for details.