Penn State University
Penn State University sponsors 219 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 37 of them currently recruiting, and 151 completed. 10 of these trials are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 32 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most-studied condition in this pipeline is Cardiovascular Disease, with 7 trials.
Trial Pipeline
219 total, page 1 of 5
Cardiometabolic Effects of Pecan Snacking in Prediabetes
NCT07235358
Thrive Initiative Parent-Education Programming Study
NCT06823518
Effect of an 8-Week Pickleball Program for Adults With Autism: A Feasibility Trial With a Delayed-Control Design
NCT07432776
Prunes Preventing Bone Loss in Perimenopause
NCT07120997
Monitoring Eating Across Locations (MEAL) - Timing, Intake, and Mealtime Evaluation (TIME)
NCT07095166
Assessing Perceptual Effects of Interactive Tasks
NCT06828523
Identifying Changes in Food Behaviors Associated With Beginning GLP-1 Medication
NCT06843512
Video-feedback Intervention to Promote Racial-Ethnic Socialization Competency (VIP-RACE)
NCT07055906
Role of Menopause in Thermoregulation
NCT06798571
Impact of Depression on Thermoregulation
NCT06805851
Confirmatory Efficacy of the Building a Strong Identity and Coping Skills Program
NCT05789446
Ketogenic Diet in Healthy Adults With Differing BMI
NCT06515912
Examining Interactions Between PALS and Caregivers
NCT06819124
Family Foundations for Special Education Trial
NCT07400497
Evaluating Verbal Communication in Structured Interactions: Theoretical and Clinical Implications
NCT06266403
Interoception and Eating Behaviors in Children
NCT06504654
The Effects of Healthy Diets With Plant Oils on Heart and Metabolic Health
NCT06216678
Transient Receptor Potential Channels
NCT06444594
Cardiovascular Effects of a Healthy Dietary Pattern Containing Eggs
NCT06120400
Researching Efficient Approaches to Delirium Identification-Sustaining Effective Translation
NCT05915377
Passive Calf Stretching Therapy in Peripheral Artery Disease
NCT06041880
Thromboxane Function in Women With Endometriosis
NCT05962034
Endometriosis and Microvascular Dysfunction; Simvastatin and Duavee
NCT05059626
Healthy Mom Zone Gestational Weight Gain Management Intervention 2.0
NCT05807594
Increasing Food Literacy in Preschoolers to Reduce Obesity Risk
NCT05977348
Intensive Multi-Couple Therapy for PTSD Versus Relationship Education in Military Couples
NCT06047691
Project e-PBI+ - Parent Intervention to Reduce College Student Drinking and Cannabis Use
NCT05345951
Piloting a Virtual Navigation (VN) System for Bronchoscopic Lung Nodule Sampling
NCT05599321
Randomized Trial of Healthy Family Foundations
NCT05630482
Linking Brain Network Dynamics to Imminent Smoking Lapse Risk and Behavior
NCT05572671
Testing Strategies to Improve Substance Misuse Prevention Research Use in State Policy Contexts
NCT06856148
Resilience to the Effects of Advertising in Children
NCT05073185
Endometriosis and Microvascular Dysfunction: Role of Inflammation
NCT05069740
Identification of Critical Thermal Environments for Aged Adults
NCT04284397
Brief Smartphone Treatment Study
NCT04846777
Probiotics and Gut Health
NCT03418857
DXA Study of Precision and Reliability
NCT03621306
Optimizing Antibiotics Prescription
NCT06436690
Promoting Positive Care Interactions (PPCI) in Assisted Living
NCT05618834
Evaluation of SNAP-Ed Online Modules to Improve Responsive Feeding Practices of Caregivers
NCT05773157
Parent Intervention to Reduce College Student Drinking and Consequences
NCT04247191
Trial of Autism Parent Navigator Program
NCT04744428
Promoting Co-Parenting and Reducing Hazardous Drinking in New Families
NCT04441307
Dried Plums and Bone Health in Postmenopausal Women
NCT02822378
Assessing the Impact of Contraceptives on Bone Health Using 41Ca
NCT02367846
Trial of Transition to Parenthood Program for Couples
NCT01907412
Biomarker Feedback Intervention
NCT07307326
Lions Hearts: A Community Approach to Multigenerational Cardiovascular Disease Risk
NCT07147387
Mental Health App and Impact on Wellbeing
NCT07331922
Evaluating Care Integration Between Pediatric Primary Care Providers and WIC Nutritionists
NCT07494097
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 21 |
| Phase 2 | 11 |
| Phase 3 | 2 |
| Phase 4 | 8 |
Therapeutic Areas
What the Pipeline for Penn State University Shows
According to the ClinicalTrials.gov registry, Penn State University is linked to 219 US clinical trials across every stage of research activity. Of those, 37 studies are currently recruiting, about 17% of the sponsor's indexed portfolio, and 151 are already marked complete, representing roughly 69% of the total.
The phase mix for Penn State University reports 10 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) and 32 earlier-phase studies (Phase 1 and Phase 2).
The top therapeutic focus area indexed for Penn State University is Cardiovascular Disease with 7 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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