Northwestern University
Northwestern University sponsors 1,209 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 187 of them currently recruiting, and 767 completed. 114 of these trials are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 295 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most-studied condition in this pipeline is Depression, with 11 trials.
Trial Pipeline
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Prenatal Depression Prevention Effects on Parenting and Young Child Self-Regulation and Functioning
NCT04296734
(SGB) in Men Treated for Prostate Cancer Improve Hot Flashes
NCT03796195
Pre-SunBeam TEWL AUC
NCT04226092
The EMPATHY Pilot Study
NCT04384848
Chest Dysphoria in Transmasculine Spectrum Adolescents
NCT04195659
A Pragmatic Trial of Two Strategies for Implementing an Effective eHealth HIV Prevention Program (Keep It Up! 3.0)
NCT03896776
Esophageal Temperature Management During Cryo AF Ablation (EnsoETM)
NCT04079634
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Geriatric Emergency Department Innovations
NCT04115371
Effects of Device-assisted Practice of ADL on Arm/Hand Recovery in Individuals With Moderate to Severe Stroke
NCT04077073
A Research Study for Latina Women Undergoing Breast Cancer Treatment
NCT04064151
Remote Microphone Candidacy Study
NCT03897634
Affective and Cognitive Responses to Acute Bouts of Physical Activity and Mindfulness Training
NCT04078464
Plan to Thrive: Extending Cancer Survivorship Care Beyond the Clinic
NCT03996031
Abemaciclib and Letrozole in Treating Patients With Endometrial Cancer
NCT04049227
Deliberate Ultraviolet Light Exposure to Get a Tan by Young Adult Sexual Minority Males
NCT04404907
Evaluation of a Symptom and Needs Assessment for Patients With Cancer
NCT04014751
Promoting Healthy Brain Development: Wellness for 2 Study
NCT05052281
IntelliCare in College Students
NCT04035577
Cost and Quality in Consumer Sunscreen Preferences
NCT04016441
Weekly Steroids in Muscular Dystrophy
NCT04054375
The Effects of Metreleptin in Congenital Leptin Deficiency
NCT04063488
Early Communication Intervention for Toddlers With Hearing Loss
NCT03803943
Comparing Proficiency of Laparoscopic Vaginal Cuff Suturing After Laparoscopic Training in Surgically Naive Students
NCT04524988
ICG to Assess Ovarian Perfusion
NCT03927651
A Web-Based Tool to Improve Breast Cancer Survivorship
NCT03849573
Measuring the Neurological Benefits of Intermittent Hypoxia Therapy With MRI
NCT05183113
Development of a FES Device for Hand Use During Arm Activities Following Stroke
NCT03986216
Optimizing Quality of Life in Women Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer
NCT04374825
Methacetin Breath Test in Patients With Liver Disease Secondary to Heart Disease
NCT04176458
Wearable Skin Sensors to Assess Nocturnal Scratch Behavior
NCT03770858
CCU Wireless Vital Signs Monitoring
NCT04142073
Maximizing Outcomes for Preschoolers With Developmental Language Disorders
NCT03782493
Diagnostic Ultrasound for Measuring Fat of the Body
NCT03871556
Combination Chemotherapy and TAK-659 as Front-Line Treatment in Treating Patients With High-Risk Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma
NCT03742258
M-POWER Feasibility Study
NCT05921565
Expressive Helping for Stem Cell Transplant Patients
NCT03800758
Spoken Discourse Biomarker of PD Cognitive Impairment
NCT05909163
Effectiveness and Implementation of a Mindfulness Intervention for Depressive Symptoms Among Adults in a FQHC
NCT03620721
Development and Evaluation of an Electronic Health Record-based Medication Complete Communication (EMC2) Strategy
NCT03652272
Nivolumab and Yttrium-90 in Treating Patients With Liver Cancer Undergoing Surgical Resection
NCT03812562
fMRI Study of tES in Major Depression
NCT04031547
Minimally Invasive Burch Colposuspension to Reduce Occult Stress Incontinence
NCT03841513
Use of Erythropoietin to Expand Regulatory T Cells in Autoimmune Liver Disease
NCT03842254
Reactive Standing Balance Step Training Post Stroke
NCT05772936
Behavioral Economics Applications to Geriatrics Leveraging EHRs
NCT03704389
Sweat and Gas Sensor for Healthy Skin and Atopic Dermatitis
NCT03874039
The "PC-LIGHT" Study
NCT03419585
Psychosocial Adjunctive Treatment for Hypersomnia (PATH)
NCT03904238
Characterization of Lipoprotein Composition and Function in Pediatric Psoriasis Before and After Treatment
NCT03791216
The Effect of Walking on Frailty
NCT03654807
What the Pipeline for Northwestern University Shows
According to the ClinicalTrials.gov registry, Northwestern University is linked to 1,209 US clinical trials across every stage of research activity. Of those, 187 studies are currently recruiting, about 15% of the sponsor's indexed portfolio, and 767 are already marked complete, representing roughly 63% of the total.
The phase mix for Northwestern University reports 114 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) and 295 earlier-phase studies (Phase 1 and Phase 2).
The top therapeutic focus area indexed for Northwestern University is Depression with 11 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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