Penn State University
Clinical trials sponsored by Penn State University, explained in plain language.
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Parent chat cuts college drinking risks, study finds
Prevention TerminatedThis study tested a program that helps parents talk to their college-age teens about drinking. The goal was to reduce heavy drinking, drunk driving, and other alcohol-related harms. Over 2,000 parent-teen pairs were invited to take part, but the study was ended early.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Penn State University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:27 UTC
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App aims to get cancer survivors moving – but trial stopped early
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a smartphone app called HeartPhone that appears on the lock screen to encourage physical activity in breast cancer, leukemia, and lymphoma survivors. Participants used the app for 3 months and wore a Fitbit to track activity. The goal was to see if the app could…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Penn State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 20:47 UTC
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Shock therapy for ankles? electrical stimulation tested for tendon recovery
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether using mild electrical pulses (NMES) during rehab could help people regain strength and tendon health after an Achilles tendon rupture. Only 8 people who had surgery for a torn Achilles tendon took part. The study was stopped early, so results are limited…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Penn State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 12, 2026 12:07 UTC