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Clinical trials sponsored by Penn State University, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Could estrogen explain why older women suffer more in heat waves? Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Can feedback and legal reminders stop pharmacies from giving antibiotics without a prescription? Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Two eggs a day put to the test for heart health Results expected Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Virtual reality buffet reveals how weight loss drugs alter food selections Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Spud-tacular strategy: potatoes may boost veggie intake in preschoolers Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
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Parent chat cuts college drinking risks, study finds
Prevention Stopped earlyThis 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.
Sponsor: Penn State University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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App aims to get cancer survivors moving – but trial stopped early
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis 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 1/2 • Sponsor: Penn State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Shock therapy for ankles? electrical stimulation tested for tendon recovery
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis 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…
Sponsor: Penn State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC