Penn State University

Open enrollment with an early-phase pipeline tilt

According to ClinicalTrials.gov-derived indexes, Penn State University sits in the top decile of US sponsors by registered trial count (#147 of 15,742 sponsors by registered trial count).

219 total trials 37 currently recruiting 151 completed early-phase tilt top decile by trial count

Penn State University: 219 sponsored US clinical trials, 37 recruiting.

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.

Top-decile sponsor footprint

Penn State University ranks in the top decile of sponsors by registered trial count (#147 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

C 71/100

151 of 163 decided trials (Completed vs. Terminated on ClinicalTrials.gov) reached their planned completion (92.6%), 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

219 total, page 2 of 5

NOT YET RECRUITING NA

Development of an Eating Behavior Risk Score

NCT07266506

NOT YET RECRUITING NA

Nature as Medicine for the Healing Brain: Utilization of a Nature-based Exposure Intervention for Decreasing Concussion Recovery Timeline and Symptom Load

NCT07642739

NOT YET RECRUITING NA

Smoothie Program for Achieving and Resilient Kids

NCT07195474

NOT YET RECRUITING Phase 1

Enhancing Orthographic Communication and Literacy Outcomes for AAC Learners

NCT07384156

NOT YET RECRUITING NA

Female Concussion Head Cooling

NCT07303933

COMPLETED NA

Effectiveness of Taste vs. Health-Based Messaging to Improve Diet Quality

NCT07156162

COMPLETED NA

SPICE UP MyPlate - Strategy for Promoting Intake of Delicious Healthful Dietary Patterns Based on MyPlate: A Pilot Study

NCT06890728

COMPLETED NA

Exploring the Influence of Sensory Cues on Eating Behavior Using Virtual Reality

NCT06662149

NOT YET RECRUITING NA

Assessing the Impact of VR-Based Observational Mindfulness Meditation on Stress Reduction in Adults

NCT06704282

COMPLETED NA

Evaluating Taste and Health Messaging in Short Nutrition Education Videos to Improve Diet Quality

NCT06570382

COMPLETED NA

Artificial Intelligence and Augmentative and Alternative Communication AAC

NCT06599996

COMPLETED NA

Brain Cooling Biomarkers

NCT06542419

COMPLETED Early Phase 1

Carotenoids for Collision Athletes

NCT06270680

COMPLETED NA

Feasibility of a Bedtime Variability Protocol

NCT06501690

COMPLETED NA

Child Snack Variety Study

NCT06427837

COMPLETED NA

Cooling Strategies for Older Adults in the Heat

NCT06349616

COMPLETED NA

More Sleep: Pain Response to Longer Sleep

NCT05816434

TERMINATED NA

Child Sweet and Savory Snack Study

NCT06137677

COMPLETED NA

Early Intervention to Promote Cardiovascular Health of Mothers and Children (ENRICH) During Pregnancy

NCT05822531

COMPLETED NA

Early Intervention to Promote Cardiovascular Health of Mothers and Children (ENRICH)

NCT05824741

COMPLETED NA

Information Seeking About Pre-exposure Prophylaxis

NCT05728034

COMPLETED NA

Smart Lighting for Nursing Home Residents With Dementia

NCT05825404

COMPLETED

Tween Sleep Patterns, Appetite Control, and Environment

NCT05853393

COMPLETED NA

New Parent Support Program Evaluation

NCT05236192

COMPLETED NA

Audio-based Mental Health Intervention Study

NCT05555745

TERMINATED NA

NMES for Achilles Tendon Rupture

NCT04727047

COMPLETED NA

Study of Brain, Reward, and Kids' Eating

NCT05456516

COMPLETED Early Phase 1

Nitrate Supplementation and Cerebrovascular and Cognitive Function in Metabolic Syndrome

NCT05532423

COMPLETED NA

Light Sleep: Screen Use and Sleep Health

NCT05342662

COMPLETED NA

Drawing and Anxiety Study

NCT06838351

COMPLETED NA

Combined Effects of Sequential Variety and Portion Size on Meal Intake of Women

NCT05485168

COMPLETED Phase 2

Cardiometabolic Effects of Pecans as a Snack

NCT05071807

COMPLETED Phase 2

Understanding Everyday Stress

NCT05502575

COMPLETED NA

ONE PATH: Optimizing Nutrition Education for Parents and Teachers for Healthy Growth

NCT03817021

COMPLETED Phase 2

Enhanced CBTi for Older Adult Sleep and Cognition

NCT05015803

COMPLETED NA

Combined Effects of Simultaneous Variety and Portion Size on Meal Intake of Women

NCT05266183

COMPLETED NA

Network Interventions to Reduce Disparities in Living Kidney Donation

NCT05255757

COMPLETED NA

Effects of Energy Density on Self-served Snacks in Preschool Children

NCT04971811

TERMINATED NA

The Influence of Energy Density and Information on Meal Intake in Adults

NCT04404998

COMPLETED NA

Diabetes Prevention Program Pilot

NCT04651816

COMPLETED NA

Self-Help for Stress Related to COVID-19

NCT04762173

COMPLETED NA

Using Serious Games to Improve Social Skills in Autism

NCT03690661

COMPLETED NA

Examining Brain Responses Linked to Emotion in Individuals Who Smoke Cigarettes

NCT04310735

COMPLETED NA

Evaluating a Mindful Eating Curriculum, "Savor the Flavor"

NCT04127812

COMPLETED NA

New Foods Take Time, a Curriculum Designed to Promote Tasting and Liking of Fruits and Vegetables

NCT04129372

COMPLETED Phase 2

Pistachios Blood Sugar Control, Heart and Gut Health

NCT04056208

COMPLETED NA

Engineering an Online STI Prevention Program: RCT

NCT04095065

COMPLETED NA

Variations in Palatability and Portion Size of Vegetables on Meal Intake of Preschool Children

NCT03926065

COMPLETED NA

The Influence of Satiation Measures on the Portion Size Effect

NCT03886428

COMPLETED

Dining With Diabetes in Pennsylvania

NCT04080960

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Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 1 21
Phase 2 11
Phase 3 2
Phase 4 8

What is open in the Penn State University pipeline

37 recruiting of 219 indexed (17% open); 151 completed (69%).

Phase mix: 10 late (III/IV) vs 32 early (I/II) (early-phase heavy).

Top condition: Cardiovascular Disease (7 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.

Penn State University: open-pipeline peers nationwide

Peers matched on 219 registered trials and 17% open enrollment, not the therapeutic-area sidebar.

Penn State University sits at or above the median trial volume and at or above 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 0%5%10%15%20%25% Total trials Recruiting share Penn State UniversityFlorida State UniversityNational Eye Institute (NEI)Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & CommercializationUniversity of LouisvilleCSL BehringUniversity of HawaiiUniversity of UtahNYU Langone Health
Penn State University sits at or above the median trial volume and at or above the median recruiting share among these 9 nationwide peers -- the two do not always move together. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (2026-08-08 snapshot).

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

Sponsors near 219 trials (± recruiting share)

Sponsors near 17% open enrollment (± trial volume)

What to do with this Penn State University page

219 registered trials is a research-attention snapshot, not an endorsement of Penn State University or any single study.

  • 37 of Penn State University's trials are currently recruiting, check each one's own eligibility criteria before contacting a site. Browse recruiting trials
  • Cardiovascular Disease is the condition Penn State University studies most, compare against other sponsors active in the same condition before evaluating a specific study. See Cardiovascular Disease 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.

Penn State University pipeline card: 219 registered trials from official public datasets.Report a data error.