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Clinical trials and research at American University

• 3Clinical trials
• 16NIH research projects
• 1Country

Newest trials

All recruiting trials (3)

• Camino HIV Prevention and Care Study

  This study tests a combined legal and peer-support program to help Latin American adults in DC and the Bay Area improve HIV testing, PrEP use, and care engagement.

  Recruiting American University · Berkeley, California and 1 other locations · NCT07834853

• Low-Glutamate Diet for Migraine Relief

  This study tests whether a low-glutamate diet can reduce migraine days and symptoms in adults with migraine, compared with a wait-list control.

  Recruiting American University · Washington D.C., District of Columbia · NCT07360405

• Impact of cerebellum neuromodulation on social and executive functions in autism

  This study is testing how a brain stimulation technique affects social skills and thinking abilities in young adults with autism and those without it.

  Recruiting American University · Washington D.C., District of Columbia · NCT05396352

NIH-funded research (16)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• A social norms program to help urban adolescent girls and young women use PrEP

  A small pilot in Africa will test whether shaping social norms within networks of out-of-school AGYW can help increase PrEP use and adherence to reduce HIV risk.

  NIH research American University · Washington, UNITED STATES · NIH-11538496

• Preventing HIV Risk and Violence in Adolescent Boys

  A behavioral program for 15–17 year-old boys to reduce HIV risk and intimate partner violence, tested across a global site and then applied in the U.S.

  NIH research American University · Washington, UNITED STATES · NIH-11520175

• A new approach to freeing HIV from brain cells and reducing brain inflammation

  A patient-focused approach tests a strategy to flush out hidden HIV in the brain and protect brain health by reducing inflammation.

  NIH research American University · Washington, UNITED STATES · NIH-11470903

• Safe South Africa: a teen-friendly program to cut HIV risk and interpersonal violence in adolescent boys

  A youth-focused program tests a tailored, community-based approach to reduce HIV risk and partner violence among 15- to 17-year-old boys.

  NIH research American University · Washington, UNITED STATES · NIH-11387599

• New Evidence on Federal Funding and Obesity Reduction

  A study from American University explores how federal funding can help lower obesity rates in adults and young people.

  NIH research American University · Washington, UNITED STATES · NIH-11372252

• A Social Norms Pilot to Boost PrEP Use Among Out-of-School Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Africa

  A small pilot project tests a social-network approach to help out-of-school adolescent girls and young women in Africa start and stay on PrEP to prevent HIV.

  NIH research American University · Washington, UNITED STATES · NIH-11191098

• How non-drug rewards change opioid and stimulant use

  This work looks at how the availability and value of non-drug rewards influence opioid and stimulant use, aiming to help people with opioid or cocaine addiction.

  NIH research American University · Washington, UNITED STATES · NIH-11143145

• Exploring how federal funding can help reduce obesity rates

  This study looks at how government funding affects obesity rates in kids and adults in the U.S., hoping to find out how financial support can help create better health programs that encourage healthier living for everyone.

  NIH research American University · Washington, UNITED STATES · NIH-10940729

• Helping Latina mothers reduce stress to improve their children's health

  This study is looking at how a mindfulness program can help Latina mothers feel less stressed and, in turn, support healthier habits for their kids to help prevent obesity.

  NIH research American University · Washington, UNITED STATES · NIH-10894035

• Understanding how behavioral factors influence opioid and cocaine use

  This study looks at why people might struggle with cocaine and opioid use by observing animals to see how money and availability of drugs affect their choices, hoping to find new ways to help reduce drug use.

  NIH research American University · Washington, UNITED STATES · NIH-10893371

• Investigating how beta-catenin signaling affects HIV-1 latency

  This study is looking into how a specific protein called beta-catenin affects the hidden HIV in immune cells, with the goal of finding new ways to help treat HIV and make it easier to manage.

  NIH research American University · Washington, UNITED STATES · NIH-10871495

• Using youth to help older adults with HIV in rural South Africa

  This study is looking at how young people can help older adults living with HIV in rural South Africa to live healthier lives, by creating a supportive community where both generations can benefit from each other.

  NIH research American University · Washington, UNITED STATES · NIH-10769807

• Understanding how people perceive different materials

  This study is exploring how people tell different materials apart, like plastic from glass, and it’s using smart computer technology to help figure out how things like light and shape influence our ability to recognize these materials.

  NIH research American University · Washington, UNITED STATES · NIH-10580295

• How age and tumor location affect outcomes in children with brain tumors

  This study is looking at how the age of children and where their brain tumors are located in the back part of the brain can affect their movement, behavior, and thinking skills, helping us understand how damage to this area might lead to challenges like autism or learning difficulties.

  NIH research American University · Washington, UNITED STATES · NIH-10438985

• Understanding how a unique nematode survives extreme stress

  This study is looking at how a unique worm from deep underground in South Africa survives tough conditions like extreme heat and low oxygen, and it aims to understand the genes that help it cope with stress, which could also give us clues about similar challenges in human health.

  NIH research American University · Washington, UNITED STATES · NIH-10438979

• Understanding how the cerebellum affects social skills and behaviors in children with autism

  This study is looking at how different parts of the cerebellum, a part of the brain, affect social communication and repetitive behaviors in children with autism, hoping to find ways to improve their interactions and reduce those behaviors.

  NIH research American University · Washington, UNITED STATES · NIH-10359882

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How many clinical trials run by American University are recruiting right now?

3, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

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