Northwestern University

1,209 total trials 187 currently recruiting 767 completed

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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ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1

Tomivosertib in Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

NCT05744739

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA

Optimization of a mHealth Physical Activity Promotion Intervention With Mindful Awareness for AYAO (OPT2MOVE)

NCT05375162

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA

TECH App Marijuana Use Intervention for Court-Involved Adolescents

NCT05979272

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA

Reducing High-Risk Geriatric Polypharmacy Via EHR Nudges R01 Trial

NCT05656560

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA

Sleep and Health Outcomes in Women With Heavy Menses

NCT05722444

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING

Artificial Intelligence Patient App for RDEB SCCs

NCT05843994

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2

Volumetric Specimen Imager Device for the Intraoperative Imaging of Patients With Breast Carcinoma and Breast Ductal Carcinoma In Situ, The VIVID Study

NCT05545150

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING

Liver Cirrhosis Network Cohort Study

NCT05740358

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2

Metformin for Chemoprevention of Lung Cancer in Overweight or Obese Individuals at High Risk for Lung Cancer

NCT04931017

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA

Home Semen Testing in Men Beginning Attempts to Conceive

NCT05503862

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA

ToolBox Detect: Low Cost Detection of Cognitive Decline in Primary Care Settings

NCT04852601

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 4

Study of Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs in People With Painful Knee Osteoarthritis

NCT05430230

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1

Mycophenolate Mofetil in Combination With Standard of Care for the Treatment of Glioblastoma

NCT05236036

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA

Potassium Citrate and Crystal Light Lemonade

NCT05389995

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2

Vudalimab for the Treatment of Locally Advanced or Metastatic Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer or Hurthle Cell Thyroid Cancer

NCT05453799

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2

Zanubrutinib and CAR T-cell Therapy for the Treatment of Recurrent or Refractory Aggressive B-cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma or Transformed Indolent B-cell Lymphoma

NCT05202782

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA

Behavioral Nudges for Diabetes Prevention (BEGIN) Trial in Primary Care

NCT04869917

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 4

Erythropoietin Therapy to Induce Regulatory T Cells in Liver Transplant Recipients

NCT05325073

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING

COVID-19 & Psychiatry: A Retrospective Chart Review

NCT05244096

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2

Megestrol Acetate Compared With Megestrol Acetate and Metformin to Prevent Endometrial Cancer

NCT04576104

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2

A Hybrid Type II Trial of the Optimizing Resilience and Coping With HIV Through Internet Delivery in Ryan White Clinics in Chicago

NCT05123144

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING

Effects of Epigenetic Regulation in Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome

NCT05185180

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2

Testing Atorvastatin to Lower Colon Cancer Risk in Longstanding Ulcerative Colitis

NCT04767984

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA

APOL1 Genetic Testing Program for Living Donors

NCT04910867

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA

Progressive Abduction Loading Therapy

NCT04118998

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA

The OPTIMIZE Study: Optimizing Patient Navigation for Perinatal Care

NCT04261894

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA

Stepping to Understand Lower Limb Impairments in Bilateral Cerebral Palsy

NCT04957277

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2

Role of Lisinopril in Preventing the Progression of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, RELIEF-NAFLD Study

NCT04550481

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING

Glycemic Observation and Metabolic Outcomes in Mothers and Offspring

NCT04860336

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA

Using Information Technology to Improve Outcomes for Children Living With Cancer

NCT04789720

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA

Elements Vital to Treat Obesity Study

NCT04708769

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2

Project 1 Aim 2, Adaptations of the Brain in Chronic Pain With Opioid Exposure

NCT05463367

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA

Essential Oils for Electrocautery

NCT04260867

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1

Ivosidenib and Combination Chemotherapy for the Treatment of IDH1 Mutant Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia

NCT04250051

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA

Patient Navigation 2.0

NCT04234646

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1

Ultrasound-based Blood-brain Barrier Opening and Albumin-bound Paclitaxel and Carboplatin for Recurrent Glioblastoma

NCT04528680

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2

Topical Afimoxifene in Treating Patients With Breast Cancer Who Have Undergone Radiation Therapy on One Breast

NCT04009044

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA

Decision Making and Implementation of Aging-in-Place/Long Term Care Plans Among Older Adults

NCT03960476

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2

Platelet-rich Plasma for Eyebrows

NCT04018859

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1

Nivolumab, BMS-986205, and Radiation Therapy With or Without Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma

NCT04047706

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA

Lupus Intervention for Fatigue Trial

NCT02653287

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Early Phase 1

Effect of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil as Treatment of Permanent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia

NCT03831334

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1

Nintedanib and Azacitidine in Treating Participants With HOX Gene Overexpression Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia

NCT03513484

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2

Resistant Maltodextrin for Gut Microbiome in Parkinson's Disease: Safety and Tolerability Study

NCT03667404

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING

Adaptations of the Brain in Chronic Pain With Opioid Exposure I

NCT05203770

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING

Evaluation of a Collaborative Behavioral Health Program Implementation in Primary Care

NCT04321876

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Early Phase 1

PET/MRI for the Staging of Newly Diagnosed Prostate Cancer

NCT03392181

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA

Biology, Identity & Opportunity Study

NCT03412162

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 3

Improve PAD PERformance With METformin

NCT03054519

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 4

Cognitive Effects of Androgen Receptor Directed Therapies for Advanced Prostate Cancer

NCT03016741

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Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 1 132
Phase 2 163
Phase 3 36
Phase 4 78

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.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial Editorial

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