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 3 of 5

TERMINATED Phase 1

HeartPhone Cancer Survivors Trial 2019

NCT03953326

COMPLETED Phase 1

Random Assignment of Intervention Messages for Developing Personalized Decision Rules to Promote Physical Activity

NCT03907683

TERMINATED NA

Effects of Varying Portion Size and Palatability on Food Intake of Preschool Children

NCT03643250

COMPLETED Phase 2

Almond Butter and Fasting Glucose

NCT03826472

COMPLETED NA

Teenage Health and Wellness Study

NCT03989934

COMPLETED NA

Evaluation of the Research to Policy Collaboration Model

NCT03671434

COMPLETED

Validation of a Diet Risk Screening Tool

NCT03805373

COMPLETED NA

Efficacy of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy Scripts for Social Phobia

NCT04850989

COMPLETED NA

Feasibility of Using sipIT Tools to Increase Compliance With Fluid Consumption Guidelines in Urolithiasis-Prone Subjects

NCT03787615

COMPLETED NA

Coparenting, Infant Sleep, and Infant Development

NCT03187561

COMPLETED Phase 2

Postmenopausal Women and Their Endothelium

NCT03644472

COMPLETED Phase 2

Peanuts and Glycemic Control

NCT03654651

COMPLETED NA

Analysis of Brain Activity to Uncover Brain-behavior Relationships Related to Therapy Outcomes in Aphasia

NCT03550092

COMPLETED NA

Temporal Genomics Mechanisms Underlying Disease and Aging

NCT03637751

TERMINATED Phase 4

MicroRNA Activation of LOX-1 Mechanisms in Endometriosis

NCT05331053

COMPLETED NA

Smart Parents--Safe and Healthy Kids

NCT04366687

TERMINATED NA

The Role of Satiety in the Effect of Portion Size on Intake

NCT03409601

TERMINATED NA

Storybook Reading in Individuals With Down Syndrome

NCT03764761

COMPLETED NA

Improving the Rehabilitation Process

NCT03865758

COMPLETED NA

The Effect of Potatoes on Markers of Cardiometabolic Health

NCT03495284

COMPLETED

Brain Mechanisms of Overeating in Children

NCT03341247

COMPLETED NA

MR Elastography for the Herniated Intervertebral Disc

NCT03340545

COMPLETED NA

Effect of Varying Proportions of Low and High Energy Dense Foods Over 5 Days in Preschool Children

NCT03242863

COMPLETED NA

Project MADD - NIH Underage DUI and Ride

NCT03506880

COMPLETED NA

A Family-centered Intervention for Acutely-ill Persons With Dementia

NCT03046121

COMPLETED NA

Engineering an Online STI Prevention Program: CSE2

NCT03408743

COMPLETED NA

Effect of Dried Fruit on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors

NCT03020758

COMPLETED NA

The Effect of Spice Consumption on Postprandial Vascular Function

NCT03063320

COMPLETED NA

Effect of a Spice Blend on Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Diet Satisfaction

NCT03064932

COMPLETED NA

The Acute Effect of Spices on Vascular Health

NCT03064958

COMPLETED NA

Intensive Weekend Retreat Multi-Couple Group Therapy for PTSD

NCT03158558

COMPLETED NA

Engineering an Online STI Prevention Program

NCT02897804

COMPLETED Phase 2

Using Serious Game Technology to Improve Sensitivity to Eye Gaze in Autism

NCT02968225

COMPLETED NA

Effect of Energy Density Over 5 Days in Preschool Children

NCT03010501

TERMINATED Phase 1

Peripheral Vascular Effects of Sulfhydryl-containing Antihypertensive Pharmacotherapy on Microvessels in Humans

NCT03179163

COMPLETED NA

Coordination of Care Between Pediatricians and Women Infants & Children Nutritionists

NCT03482908

COMPLETED NA

Project Options - The ABC Method

NCT03489356

COMPLETED NA

Preventing Internalizing in Preadolescents Exposed to Chronic Stress

NCT02764138

COMPLETED

The Impact of Food Advertisements on Brain Response and Eating Behavior in Children

NCT02788838

COMPLETED NA

Effects of Freeze Dried Strawberry Powder Supplementation on Vascular Function and Blood Markers of Cardiovascular Risk

NCT02557334

COMPLETED NA

Effects of Cranberry Juice on Cardiovascular Risk Factors

NCT02556749

COMPLETED NA

Developing Novel Methods to Teach Children to Recognize Internal Signals of Hunger

NCT03064919

COMPLETED NA

Effect of Portion Size Over 5 Days in Preschool Children

NCT02963987

COMPLETED

The Impact of an Acute Bout of Exercise on Children's Eating Behaviors

NCT02833051

COMPLETED NA

Using Herbs and Spices to Increase Children's Acceptance and Intake of Vegetables in School Lunches

NCT02522559

COMPLETED

Decision-Making and the Relationship to Food Intake in Kids

NCT02855398

COMPLETED NA

Children's Taste Study to Increase Vegetable Intake in Preschoolers

NCT03043118

COMPLETED Phase 4

Effects of Oral vs. Non-oral Contraceptives on the GH/IGF-1 Axis

NCT02367833

COMPLETED Phase 2

Effect of Beetroot Juice on Blood Pressure Regulation in Post Menopausal Women

NCT03380000

COMPLETED NA

Effects of Energy Density and Portion Size of Milk in Preschool Children

NCT02755558

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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.