Duke University
Duke University sponsors 1,725 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 187 of them currently recruiting, and 1,244 completed. 175 of these trials are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 311 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most-studied condition in this pipeline is Obesity, with 15 trials.
Trial Pipeline
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Cost Effectiveness of Combined Contingency Management and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Alcohol Use Disorder
NCT03987581
Using fMRI-guided TMS to Increase Central Executive Function in Older Adults (MCI_Sub)
NCT04176406
Improving Lung Transplant Outcomes With Coping Skills and Physical Activity
NCT04093869
Varenicline Light Smoking Pilot
NCT04089982
Targeting Infant Development With Early Screening
NCT04326179
Vestibulodynia: Understanding Pathophysiology and Determining Appropriate Treatments
NCT03844412
AML Expressive Writing
NCT04006496
HIP: Hip Imaging Protocol
NCT04126161
Computational Modeling of Cleft Lip Nasal Deformity and Assessment of Nasal Function and Treatment Outcomes
NCT04150783
Assessing Muscle Metabolic Phenotype by MSK Ultrasound
NCT04353648
Consequences of Marijuana Use in HIV-infected Youth
NCT03927053
QL Block With Exparel in Colectomy
NCT03827291
Newborn Nursery Reach Out and Read
NCT04147429
Peer i-Coaching for Activated Self-Management Optimization in Adolescents and Young Adults With Chronic Conditions
NCT03938324
Preventing Extension of Oligoarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis JIA (Limit-JIA)
NCT03841357
Reducing Disparities in Medication Adherence in SLE
NCT03738826
Peripheral Nerve Ultrasound for Diagnosis and Prognosis of Guillain-Barre Syndrome
NCT04053452
Effect of Octreotide on Saliva
NCT05340192
Blueberry Enhances Activity and Cognition Through Increased Vascular Efficiency
NCT04049162
Anterior Corneal Striae in Hypotony
NCT04023123
Comparison of TAP, Anterior QL, or ESP Block for Elective Cesarean Section
NCT03695172
An Opioid Prescribing Nudge
NCT04069403
Nicotine Withdrawal and Reward Processing: Connecting Neurobiology to Real-world Behavior
NCT03840694
Safety of RIV4 Versus IIV4 in Pregnant Women
NCT03969641
Impact of Body Habitus (Arm Span and Abdominal Girth) on Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
NCT04037059
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Post-stroke Motor Recovery
NCT03826030
Measuring the Impact of an Enhanced Strategy for Daily Disinfection in Acute Care Hospital Rooms
NCT05560321
Development of a Cabozantinib (Cabometyx) Symptom Management Application for Use in Patients With Renal Cancer
NCT03867045
Comparison of the Accuracy of Telehealth Examination Versus Clinical Examination in the Detection of Rotator Cuff Tears
NCT03906630
Optimizing a Mobile Mindfulness Intervention for ICU Survivors
NCT04038567
Comparing Individualized vs. Weight Based Protocols to Treat Vaso-Occlusive Episodes in Sickle Cell Disease
NCT03933397
Prospective Randomized Trial of Streamlined Genetic Education and Testing for Ovarian Cancer Patients
NCT04537702
Measurements From Stool to Support Dietary Change
NCT04037306
A 12 Month Site Randomized Trial in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and History of Cardiovascular Disease
NCT03936660
In Person and mHealth Coping Skills Training for Symptom Management and Steps in Stem Cell Transplant Patients
NCT03859765
Expressive Writing for Cancer Survivors
NCT04171609
Durham Housing Authority (DHA) Community Health Advisor (CHA) Smoking Cessation Project
NCT04114526
DOSE Trial of Opioid Sparing Effect
NCT03938857
In Person and Mobile Health Coping Skills Training for Improving Symptom Management and Daily Steps in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients
NCT03960619
Sildenafil for Swimming-Induced Pulmonary Edema (SIPE) Prevention
NCT03686813
NT-proBNP Levels and Obesity in Pregnancy
NCT04049136
Latina Adolescent Depression Treatment Study
NCT04164537
Patiromer Efficacy to Reduce Episodic Hyperkalemia in End Stage Renal Disease Patients
NCT03781089
Evaluation of Endocrine Therapy Effects of Host Immunity in Early Stage Breast Cancer
NCT03719495
Opioid Sparing Potential of Light-Induced Analgesia
NCT03890419
Effects of Connectivity-based rTMS and State-Dependency on Amygdala Activation
NCT03746405
Measuring Evoked Potentials From the Spinal Cord and Dorsal Root Ganglion
NCT03976219
Measuring Effects of Prebiotics on Human Behavior and Cognition
NCT04055246
Cancer Treatment Decision-making in the HIV Population: an Observational Study of Physician-patient Interactions
NCT03721796
Utility of Postoperative Bracing
NCT03947541
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 136 |
| Phase 2 | 175 |
| Phase 3 | 41 |
| Phase 4 | 134 |
Therapeutic Areas
What the Pipeline for Duke University Shows
According to the ClinicalTrials.gov registry, Duke University is linked to 1,725 US clinical trials across every stage of research activity. Of those, 187 studies are currently recruiting, about 11% of the sponsor's indexed portfolio, and 1,244 are already marked complete, representing roughly 72% of the total.
The phase mix for Duke University reports 175 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) and 311 earlier-phase studies (Phase 1 and Phase 2).
The top therapeutic focus area indexed for Duke University is Obesity with 15 linked trials, and 9 other condition areas appear in the top list above.
How to read these pipeline numbers
Recruiting share is one of the more practical signals here: it reflects how much of a sponsor's research is presently open to new participants, while the completed share indicates the depth of finished work that has already contributed registry results. Both counts come directly from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and are refreshed on the registry side; this page mirrors the latest data pull without altering it.
A portfolio weighted toward Phase 3 usually reflects an organization advancing candidates toward regulatory review, where the research centers on comparative efficacy and broader safety across larger populations. A heavier Phase 1 and Phase 2 tilt generally indicates exploratory work, safety, dosing, and early signal detection, and is common among research-forward sponsors that seed many early programs. Phase 4 entries, when present, track interventions already in real-world use and typically focus on long-term safety, effectiveness across subgroups, or formulation comparisons.
That distribution is a quick read of where the organization concentrates its research attention; it does not imply product availability, market share, or any clinical endorsement. All numbers on this page come from ClinicalTrials.gov maintained by the National Library of Medicine, and counts can shift as new studies are registered or existing ones update their status. This information is provided for reference and educational purposes only, not as medical, investment, or regulatory advice, verify current details directly with ClinicalTrials.gov before relying on any figure here.
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