Boston University

Open enrollment with an early-phase pipeline tilt

According to ClinicalTrials.gov-derived indexes, Boston University sits in the top decile of US sponsors by registered trial count (#161 of 15,742 sponsors by registered trial count).

185 total trials 23 currently recruiting 125 completed early-phase tilt top decile by trial count

Boston University: 185 sponsored US clinical trials, 23 recruiting.

Boston University sponsors 185 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 23 of them currently recruiting, and 125 completed. 12 of these trials are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 35 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most-studied condition in this pipeline is HIV Infections, with 3 trials.

Top-decile sponsor footprint

Boston University ranks in the top decile of sponsors by registered trial count (#161 of 15,742 sponsors by registered trial count). Volume at this scale usually reflects a long institutional pipeline, read phase tilt and therapeutic areas below before treating it as current-year activity.

Trial completion reliability score

D 51/100

125 of 148 decided trials (Completed vs. Terminated on ClinicalTrials.gov) reached their planned completion (84.5%), vs. national p10 68.4% / p90 100% among 1,234 sponsors with at least 10 decided trials. Still-open trials (Recruiting, Active-not-recruiting, Not-yet-recruiting) are excluded since they have not reached an outcome yet.

Open and recent trials

185 total, page 3 of 4

COMPLETED NA

Written Exposure Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

NCT01800773

COMPLETED

Neurobiology of the Scalp in Seborrheic Dermatitis

NCT02349854

COMPLETED NA

Effects of Resveratrol on Endothelial Function in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

NCT01881347

COMPLETED NA

Effect of Concord Grape Juice on Endothelial Function

NCT01775748

COMPLETED

DECAMP-1: Diagnosis and Surveillance of Indeterminate Pulmonary Nodules

NCT01785342

TERMINATED Early Phase 1

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Major Depression With EEG and Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) Monitoring

NCT01192685

COMPLETED NA

China Adherence Through Technology Study

NCT01722552

COMPLETED NA

A Brief Intervention

NCT01632176

COMPLETED Phase 2

Safety and Effect of Doxycycline in Patients With Amyloidosis

NCT01677286

TERMINATED NA

Mifepristone Versus Misoprostol for Cervical Preparation Prior to Surgical Abortion Between 11 to 15 Weeks

NCT01636063

COMPLETED NA

Pilot Study of the Effects of Erythritol on Endothelial Function in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

NCT01609088

COMPLETED NA

Evaluating Vitamin D Content in Mushrooms

NCT01815437

TERMINATED

Quantitative EEG Assessment of Cue-Induced Changes in Brain Activity in Alcohol Use Disorders

NCT01507909

COMPLETED Phase 1

IL1-TRAP, Rilonacept, in Systemic Sclerosis

NCT01538719

COMPLETED NA

The Avoiding Diabetes Thru Action Plan Targeting Pilot Randomized Control Trial

NCT01473654

COMPLETED NA

Communicating Risk Information for Obesity

NCT01355224

COMPLETED NA

Minority AIDS Initiative Retention and Re-Engagement Project

NCT01616940

COMPLETED NA

Intervention Study to Increase Smoking Cessation Rates Among Public Housing Residents

NCT01651611

COMPLETED Phase 4

Study of Ranolazine in the Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension Associated With Diastolic Left Ventricular Dysfunction

NCT02133352

COMPLETED Phase 3

Mifepristone Versus Osmotic Dilator Insertion for Cervical Preparation Prior to Surgical Abortion at 15-18 Weeks

NCT01436279

TERMINATED Phase 3

Effect of Preoperative Buccal Misoprostol on Blood Loss in Second-trimester Dilation and Evacuation Abortion

NCT01436266

COMPLETED

Same-day Long-acting Reversible Contraception for Medication Abortion

NCT01356927

COMPLETED NA

Ultraviolet Light And Vitamin D In Subjects With Fat Malabsorption Or After Gastric Bypass Surgery

NCT01910792

COMPLETED Phase 1

Fresolimumab In Systemic Sclerosis

NCT01284322

COMPLETED NA

Tooth Smart Healthy Start: Oral Health Advocates in Public Housing

NCT01205971

COMPLETED NA

Cognitive Control Training for Depression

NCT01454141

COMPLETED NA

Pilot Study Of The Effects Of Resveratrol On Endothelial Function In Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

NCT01038089

COMPLETED NA

Medications for Chronic HIV: Education and Collaboration

NCT01038076

COMPLETED NA

Mifepristone Versus Laminaria Insertion for Cervical Preparation Prior to Surgical Abortion at 14-16 Weeks

NCT00986921

COMPLETED Phase 1

Effectiveness of an Internet-Based Self-Management Program in Treating Prolonged Grief Disorder

NCT00598884

COMPLETED NA

Effect of Ile-Pro-Pro (IPP) on Endothelial Function in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease

NCT00924157

COMPLETED

The Effect Of Vitamin D On Measures Of Bone Health And Gene Expression

NCT01696409

COMPLETED NA

Effects of Almonds On Endothelial Function In Patients With Coronary Artery Disease

NCT01038362

TERMINATED NA

Pilot Study of the Addition of Osmotic Dilators to Preparation Prior to Labor Induction Abortion

NCT00855842

COMPLETED Early Phase 1

Dose-dependent Anti-inflammatory Effects of Vitamin D in a Human Gingivitis Model

NCT00779909

COMPLETED NA

ROS Signaling in Endothelial Function

NCT01037465

COMPLETED NA

Examining Written Disclosure as a Treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

NCT00862498

TERMINATED Phase 1

Study of Fish Oil to Reduce ALT Levels in Adolescents

NCT00694746

COMPLETED Phase 1

Effect of Salsalate on Bed Rest-Induced Vascular Dysfunction

NCT00553995

COMPLETED NA

Efficacy of a Post-Rehabilitation Exercise Intervention

NCT00592813

COMPLETED NA

Trial of Realignment Therapy for Treatment of Medial Knee Osteoarthritis

NCT00124462

COMPLETED NA

Effect of Cranberry Juice on Endothelial Function

NCT00553904

TERMINATED NA

New Therapy of Laryngeal Papilloma In Children

NCT00591305

COMPLETED NA

Effect of Grape Seed Extract Plus Ascorbic Acid on Endothelial Function

NCT00554242

COMPLETED Phase 2

Focused Versus Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treating Women With Bulimia Nervosa

NCT00494858

COMPLETED Phase 2

Acupuncture and Relaxation Response for GI Symptoms and HIV Medication Adherence

NCT00545623

TERMINATED NA

MiMi: A Randomized Trial of Mifepristone and Misoprostol for Treatment of Early Pregnancy Failure

NCT00468299

COMPLETED NA

A Pilot Study of Priming Before Induction Termination of Pregnancy

NCT00495560

COMPLETED NA

Availability of Vitamin D in Orange Juice

NCT01778114

COMPLETED NA

Knee Bracing for People With Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis

NCT00381563

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Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 1 19
Phase 2 16
Phase 3 4
Phase 4 8

What is open in the Boston University pipeline

23 recruiting of 185 indexed (12% open); 125 completed (68%).

Phase mix: 12 late (III/IV) vs 35 early (I/II) (early-phase heavy).

Top condition: HIV Infections (3 trials), 9 others listed.

How open-pipeline share is computed

Recruiting share is recruiting_count divided by trial_count for this sponsor in the public registry export. Status can change between pulls; treat the figure as a research-attention snapshot, not product availability.

Boston University: open-pipeline peers nationwide

Peers matched on 185 registered trials and 12% open enrollment, not the therapeutic-area sidebar.

Boston University sits at or above the median trial volume and below the median recruiting share among these 9 nationwide peers -- the two do not always move together. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (2026-08-08 snapshot). 2×2 strategic matrix plotting 9 entities by Total trials (X) and Recruiting share (Y), with a crosshair dividing the plot into four quadrants. Higher volume & more openFocused & more openHigher volume, mostly closedSmaller & mostly closed 05001,0001,500 10%12%14%16%18% Total trials Recruiting share Boston UniversityNational Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas CityArizona State UniversityJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthAstraZenecaNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)Addario Lung Cancer Medical InstituteAmerican University
Boston University sits at or above the median trial volume and below the median recruiting share among these 9 nationwide peers -- the two do not always move together. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (2026-08-08 snapshot).

Boston University sits at or above the median trial volume and below the median recruiting share among these 9 nationwide peers -- the two do not always move together.

Sponsors near 185 trials (± recruiting share)

Sponsors near 12% open enrollment (± trial volume)

What to do with this Boston University page

185 registered trials is a research-attention snapshot, not an endorsement of Boston University or any single study.

  • 23 of Boston University's trials are currently recruiting, check each one's own eligibility criteria before contacting a site. Browse recruiting trials
  • HIV Infections is the condition Boston University studies most, compare against other sponsors active in the same condition before evaluating a specific study. See HIV Infections trials
  • Bring the specific trial ID (NCT number) to your own doctor before enrolling, this page is a directory, not medical guidance. Read the trial-finding guide

Trial and recruiting counts reflect ClinicalTrials.gov registry status as of the data vintage above; individual trial eligibility and enrollment status can change.

Boston University pipeline card: 185 registered trials from official public datasets.Report a data error.