Vanderbilt University

Open enrollment with an early-phase pipeline tilt

According to ClinicalTrials.gov-derived indexes, Vanderbilt University sits in the top decile of US sponsors by registered trial count (#83 of 15,742 sponsors by registered trial count).

430 total trials 15 currently recruiting 343 completed early-phase tilt top decile by trial count

Vanderbilt University: 430 sponsored US clinical trials, 15 recruiting.

Vanderbilt University sponsors 430 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 15 of them currently recruiting, and 343 completed. 42 of these trials are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 92 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most-studied condition in this pipeline is Obesity, with 8 trials.

Top-decile sponsor footprint

Vanderbilt University ranks in the top decile of sponsors by registered trial count (#83 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

D 53/100

343 of 401 decided trials (Completed vs. Terminated on ClinicalTrials.gov) reached their planned completion (85.5%), 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

430 total, page 3 of 9

COMPLETED NA

Local Heat Stress in Autonomic Failure Patients With Supine Hypertension

NCT02417415

COMPLETED

A Longitudinal Study of Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome Pulmonary Fibrosis

NCT02368340

COMPLETED NA

Lymphedema Progression Screening Using MRI

NCT02611557

COMPLETED NA

Isotonic Solution Administration Logistical Testing

NCT02345486

COMPLETED

Dysregulation of Lipid Metabolism and Right Ventricular Function in PAH

NCT02631421

COMPLETED

Glucose Metabolism in Subjects With Aldosterone-Producing Adenomas

NCT02362308

COMPLETED NA

Improving Hospitalizations for Children With ASD

NCT02339935

TERMINATED Phase 1

Cardiovascular Effects of Angiotensin (1-7) in Essential Hypertension

NCT02245230

COMPLETED

Scapular and Cervical Neuromuscular Control Deficits in Musicians With and Without Playing Injuries.

NCT02267395

COMPLETED Early Phase 1

Immune Modulation by Misoprostol

NCT02259309

TERMINATED Early Phase 1

Water and Sudafed in Autonomic Failure

NCT02149901

COMPLETED NA

Comparison of Endotracheal Intubation Over the Aintree Via the I-gel and Laryngeal Mask Airway Supreme

NCT02476565

COMPLETED NA

Comprehensive Communication Intervention for Minimally Verbal Children With Autism

NCT02291172

COMPLETED Phase 2

Tissue Sodium in Pre-hypertensive Patients

NCT02236520

COMPLETED NA

Increasing Autonomous Motivation in ESRD to Enhance Phosphate Binder Adherence

NCT02215655

COMPLETED

Posture Detection for Automated Abdominal Binder

NCT02280369

COMPLETED NA

A Family Depression Prevention Program

NCT02021578

COMPLETED NA

Family Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Preventing Depression in Children

NCT00183482

COMPLETED NA

SENSE Theatre Intervention for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

NCT02276534

COMPLETED NA

Nasopharyngeal Versus Nasal Cannula Oxygen Supplementation in Surgery Patients

NCT02219464

COMPLETED NA

A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Conservative Fluid Balance Strategy for Patients With Sepsis and Cardiopulmonary Dysfunction (BALANCE Study)

NCT02159079

COMPLETED NA

Comparative Effects of Aspirin and NHP-544C

NCT02189122

COMPLETED Early Phase 1

Dynamic Assessment of Right Ventricular Function With Inhaled Nitric Oxide During Cardiac MRI

NCT02220023

COMPLETED Phase 1

Inhaled Corticosteroid Use to Prevent Acute Chest Syndrome Recurrence in Children Between 1 and 4 With Sickle Cell Disease: a Feasibility Trial

NCT02187445

COMPLETED NA

Effect of Chronic ACE and DPP4 Inhibition on Blood Pressure

NCT02130687

COMPLETED NA

Phenotypic Specific Communication Intervention for Children With Down Syndrome

NCT02158390

COMPLETED

Weight Changes During and After Pregnancy in Women With Gestational Diabetes

NCT02388958

COMPLETED

TDAP Safety in Pregnant Women

NCT02209623

COMPLETED NA

Resveratrol in Metabolic Syndrome: Effect on Platelet Hyper-reactivity and HDL Lipid Peroxidation

NCT02219906

COMPLETED NA

Perioperative Oral Nutrition Intervention for Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy

NCT02050451

COMPLETED Phase 2

Phase II Investigation of Antimycobacterial Therapy on Progressive, Pulmonary Sarcoidosis

NCT02024555

COMPLETED NA

Neuroplasticity-Based Cognitive Remediation for Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors

NCT02129712

COMPLETED NA

Facilitating EndotracheaL Intubation by Laryngoscopy Technique and Apneic Oxygenation Within the Intensive Care Unit: The FELLOW Study

NCT02051816

COMPLETED NA

Facilitating Anemia Treatment Risk Communication for Patients With Kidney Disease: Decision Aid Trial

NCT01992926

COMPLETED

Measurement of Pulmonary Transit Time by Echocardiography: Comparison With Cardiac MRI

NCT02088320

COMPLETED Phase 2

Oral Docosahexanoic Acid Supplementation in Cystic Fibrosis

NCT00924547

COMPLETED

Pilot Study to Assess Flares Following Inactivated Influenza Vaccine in Children With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

NCT02006784

COMPLETED Phase 4

Frontal Hypoperfusion Effects on Antidepressant Outcomes in Late-Life Depression

NCT01896934

COMPLETED

Typing Proficiency Following Carpal Tunnel Release

NCT01853969

TERMINATED Phase 4

Effects of Cerebral Hypoperfusion and Its Reversal on Late-Life Depression

NCT01794455

COMPLETED

Reliability of an Algorithm to Diagnose Spasticity

NCT01644123

COMPLETED Phase 2

Acetaminophen for the Reduction of Oxidative Injury in Severe Sepsis

NCT01739361

TERMINATED NA

King Vision Video Laryngoscope Versus Glidescope Video Laryngoscope

NCT02324465

TERMINATED Phase 4

Pilot Study of Bydureon to Treat Diabetes in HIV-infected Adults

NCT01791465

COMPLETED Phase 2

Fish Oil Supplementation, Nutrigenomics and Colorectal Cancer Prevention

NCT01661764

COMPLETED NA

The Effect of Exercise on Hepatic Glucose Metabolism

NCT01783275

COMPLETED

Prevalence of Spasticity in Veterans Living in a Long-term Care Facility

NCT01879449

COMPLETED Early Phase 1

Low Dose Aspirin Inhibition of COX-2 Derived PGE2 in Male Smokers

NCT01796951

COMPLETED Phase 4

Effect of DPP4 Inhibition on Growth Hormone Secretion

NCT01701973

COMPLETED NA

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Stimulation in Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

NCT01764711

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Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 1 50
Phase 2 42
Phase 3 10
Phase 4 32

What is open in the Vanderbilt University pipeline

15 recruiting of 430 indexed (3% open); 343 completed (80%).

Phase mix: 42 late (III/IV) vs 92 early (I/II) (early-phase heavy).

Top condition: Obesity (8 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.

Vanderbilt University: open-pipeline peers nationwide

Peers matched on 430 registered trials and 3% open enrollment, not the therapeutic-area sidebar.

Vanderbilt 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 0100200300400500 0%10%20%30% Total trials Recruiting share Vanderbilt UniversityUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaNovo Nordisk A/SDartmouth-Hitchcock Medical CenterUSDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research CenterMedtronic MiniMedSandozSonova
Vanderbilt 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).

Vanderbilt 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 430 trials (± recruiting share)

Sponsors near 3% open enrollment (± trial volume)

What to do with this Vanderbilt University page

430 registered trials is a research-attention snapshot, not an endorsement of Vanderbilt University or any single study.

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

Vanderbilt University pipeline card: 430 registered trials from official public datasets.Report a data error.