Updated June 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov
Boston University
5 clinical trials · 5 recruiting · OTHER
Boston University has 5 clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov, with 5 actively recruiting participants. The trials listed below cover 6 conditions across the phases listed in the sidebar. Always discuss any specific trial with your physician before contacting a study site.
About Boston University\'s Trial Portfolio
Boston University is a non-industry sponsor (academic medical center, hospital, foundation, or research network). Non-industry sponsors often investigate novel approaches, rare conditions, and behavioral or surgical interventions that commercial sponsors may not prioritize.
5 of Boston University's 5 registered trials are currently recruiting — roughly 100% of the portfolio. A high recruiting share usually points to an active research pipeline with multiple programs at the enrollment stage.
Boston University's research footprint spans Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic (1 trials), intimate-partner-violence (1), and Systemic Scleroderma (1) as the top three conditions. The full condition list, sorted by trial count, is in the sidebar.
Not Applicable is the largest single phase in Boston University's portfolio at 60% of registered trials. The full phase breakdown appears in the sidebar.
Trials by Boston University
Enhancing PTSD Treatment Outcomes by Improving Patient-Provider Communication
The purpose of this clinical trial is to learn whether existing treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be improved. Two treatments for PTSD, cognitive processing...
Evaluating Interventions for Intimate Partner Violence Use in Washington State
Intimate partner violence (IPV), specifically physical and psychological aggression toward an intimate partner, represents a public health crisis that affects millions of...
Diffuse Cutaneous Scleroderma (DSSc) SFDI Study
Scleroderma (SSc) is an autoimmune disease characterized by fibrosis (or collagen deposition) of the skin and internal organs. The extent of skin fibrosis is an important...
Gathering Records to Evaluate Antiretroviral Treatment-Malawi ( GREAT )
To achieve global goals for the treatment of HIV, most high-prevalence countries are experimenting with and scaling up differentiated service delivery models (DSD). A handful of...
Advanced HIV Disease During the First Six Months on Antiretroviral Therapy in Zambia
In Zambia, an estimated 20% of HIV-positive clients continue to present for first-time antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation or re-initiation with advanced HIV disease (AHD)....
How to Approach a Trial Listing
Each trial card above links to a dedicated page with the official ClinicalTrials.gov data plus a plain-English translation of the eligibility criteria. We translate technical terminology (ECOG performance status, hepatic function values, exclusionary lab thresholds) into language that a patient or caregiver can understand, but the original clinical text and the live ClinicalTrials.gov record always govern any actual eligibility decision.
Before contacting a trial site, write down questions for your treating physician using the framework on our 25 Questions guide. Discuss whether the trial fits your treatment plan, what the time commitment looks like, and whether your insurance will cover the standard-of-care portions. Trials are not a substitute for a treatment plan — they are an addition that needs medical guidance to evaluate.
Authoritative Resources
Verify any trial registration directly on ClinicalTrials.gov. For background on the FDA approval pathway that Phase 3 trials feed into, see the FDA drug approval process. For cancer-specific trial guidance, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. For global trial registrations beyond the U.S., the WHO ICTRP aggregates registries from around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials does Boston University have on ClinicalTrials.gov?
Boston University has 5 clinical trials registered on the federal ClinicalTrials.gov registry, of which 5 are actively recruiting participants right now. These counts come directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API and are updated as the registry changes.
What conditions does Boston University study?
Boston University's registered trials cover 6 conditions on ClinicalTrials.gov, led by Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic (1 trial), intimate-partner-violence (1 trial), Systemic Scleroderma (1 trial), diffuse-cutaneous-scleroderma (1 trial), HIV (1 trial). The complete condition list appears in the sidebar of this page; each condition links to a page listing every recruiting trial in that area, regardless of sponsor.
How do I join a Boston University clinical trial?
Joining a clinical trial is a medical decision that should always involve your treating physician. Each trial page on this site includes the eligibility criteria translated into plain English alongside the official clinical text, plus the contact information that the sponsor has registered with ClinicalTrials.gov. Bring the trial information to your doctor before reaching out — they can review the full inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history and help you decide whether to pursue screening.
What does the trial phase mean?
Phase 1 trials test safety and dosing in small groups (often 20–80 healthy volunteers or patients). Phase 2 trials evaluate efficacy and side effects in larger groups (100–300 patients with the target condition). Phase 3 trials confirm efficacy and monitor safety in the largest groups (300–3,000+ patients) and form the basis of an FDA approval submission. Phase 4 studies happen after a treatment is approved, monitoring long-term safety and effectiveness in real-world use. Some trials register without a phase — common for device, behavioral, or observational studies.
Where does this trial data come from?
All trial data is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2, the official federal trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Under FDAAA 801, most U.S. drug and device trials are required to register, making ClinicalTrials.gov the most comprehensive source. Sponsors are responsible for keeping their listings current; trial status can shift between data refreshes.
How This Sponsor Page Is Built
Every count on this page is derived directly from ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 records. Trial counts include all trials currently registered to this sponsor; the recruiting count reflects trials with status "Recruiting" or equivalent. Plain-English eligibility translations on each linked trial page preserve the original clinical text alongside an accessible version. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and limitations.
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Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.
Last updated 2026-06-26 · 5 trials tracked for Boston University.