University of Southern California
University of Southern California sponsors 617 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 97 of them currently recruiting, and 361 completed. 31 of these trials are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 173 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most-studied condition in this pipeline is Obesity, with 6 trials.
Trial Pipeline
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Noradrenergic Activity and Attention
NCT05120713
Native American Diabetes Project
NCT05088616
Adolescent Responses to Varying Environments in Virtual Reality Simulations
NCT04465240
Effectiveness of Mindfulness After a Stroke
NCT05029193
High Dose Bupropion for Smoking Cessation - Pilot Study
NCT03326128
Alcohol Metabolism and Disease Risk in Asians
NCT04967599
UltraMTP in Adult Trauma Patients Undergoing Surgery Within 24 Hours: Effects on Mortality and Clinical Outcomes
NCT04866953
Video Messages and Vaccination Intention
NCT04979416
Intra-Operative Complication Assessment and Reporting With Universal Standards: Survey
NCT04994392
Use of Behavioral Economics in Repeat SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Antibody Testing in Disadvantaged Communities
NCT04901624
7T MRI Scan for the Early Detection of Melanoma Brain Metastases
NCT04941430
Fast Arm Motor Skill Training in Chronic Stroke Survivors
NCT05013762
REINVENT: A Brain and Muscle Computer Interface for Stroke
NCT06285175
USC and Bodyport Remote Heart Failure Management Study
NCT04975633
Evaluating a Mobile Phone Intervention
NCT04554706
FASTLANE II: Reducing Sex, Drug, and Mental Health Risk
NCT04109014
CMP-001 and INCAGN01949 for Patients With Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer and Other Cancers Except Melanoma
NCT04387071
Precise DCE-MRI in Diagnosing Participants With Recurrent High Grade Glioma or Melanoma Brain Metastases
NCT03698162
Virtual Reality Guided Imagery for Chronic Pain
NCT04849897
The HIIT Cognition Study
NCT05137990
Antenatal Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Testing to Prevent Adverse Neonatal Consequences
NCT04955717
18F-FMAU PET/CT and MRI for the Detection of Brain Tumors in Patients With Brain Cancer or Brain Metastases
NCT04752267
Microbial Growth in Operative Splash Basins During Total Joint Arthroplasty
NCT04274517
Manipulating Cognitive Intensity During Aerobic Exercise
NCT06479265
Factors Affecting Split Thickness Skin Graft Success Rates in Patients Who Underwent a Radial Forearm or Fibula Free Flap
NCT04648267
Mobile Mindfulness for Alcohol Use and PTSD Among Veterans
NCT04769986
Health Literacy in Understanding Radiation Therapy Information in Patients Undergoing Definitive Radiation Therapy
NCT04927559
Implementing CAPABLE in PSH
NCT04076319
Knowledge and Interpersonal Skills to Develop Exemplary Relationships
NCT03593564
Mindfulness Training for Smoking Cessation
NCT05440903
Application of Economics & Social Psychology to Improve Opioid Prescribing Safety Trial 1: EHR Nudges
NCT04477304
Tailored Patient-Provider Communication (TPPC): Evaluating the Impact of TPPC in Dermatology Patients
NCT04633616
Short-Term Music Training and Auditory Processing in Older Adults
NCT03999606
Mindfulness After Stroke
NCT04553679
SoCal Savvy: Testing Savvy Caregiver in a Racially and Ethnically Diverse Sample in Southern California
NCT04421729
Effects of e-Cigarettes on Perceptions and Behavior - Remote Substudy # 2
NCT05958992
Effects of e-Cigarettes on Perceptions and Behavior - Remote Substudy # 1
NCT05958979
Habits of Gamers Study
NCT04551976
An Investigational Scan (7 Tesla MRI) in Diagnosing Cognitive Impairment in Patients With Non-Metastatic Prostate Cancer
NCT04318028
Silk Protein Microparticle-based Filler for Injection Augmentation
NCT03790956
Developing Dynamic Theories for Behavior Change
NCT04043650
Baricitinib, Placebo and Antiviral Therapy for the Treatment of Patients With Moderate and Severe COVID-19
NCT04373044
Serial Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections for Vocal Fold Atrophy, Scar, and/or Sulcus Vocalis
NCT03749863
Low Frequency Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulation to Improve Verbal Fluency
NCT04383665
Fluid Biopsy for the Diagnosis of Lung Cancer
NCT04162678
Effects of e-Cigarettes on Perceptions and Behavior - Substudy 1
NCT04399031
Evaluation of an Intervention for Young Adults With Diabetes: Resilient, Empowered, Active Living-Telehealth (REAL-T)
NCT04023487
Impact of Decision-Framing in Psoriasis
NCT04136314
Music Appreciation After Cochlear Implantation
NCT04099368
Feasibility of a Multi-Level School Intervention for LGBTQ Youth
NCT04041414
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 83 |
| Phase 2 | 90 |
| Phase 3 | 9 |
| Phase 4 | 22 |
Therapeutic Areas
What the Pipeline for University of Southern California Shows
According to the ClinicalTrials.gov registry, University of Southern California is linked to 617 US clinical trials across every stage of research activity. Of those, 97 studies are currently recruiting, about 16% of the sponsor's indexed portfolio, and 361 are already marked complete, representing roughly 59% of the total.
The phase mix for University of Southern California reports 31 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) and 173 earlier-phase studies (Phase 1 and Phase 2).
The top therapeutic focus area indexed for University of Southern California is Obesity with 6 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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