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Clinical trials and research at Brigham Young University
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 1 clinical trial run by Brigham Young University that is recruiting, in United States. There are also 37 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $16.3 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 1Clinical trials
- 37NIH research projects
- 1Country
All recruiting trials (1)
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Heat therapy during reduced activity to protect heart and muscle health
A randomized trial tests whether daily Finnish dry sauna help preserves cardiovascular and muscle health when daily activity is reduced for seven days in healthy adults.
NIH-funded research (37)
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.
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Lipid isomer fingerprinting to better understand breast cancer biology
A new method uses a special chemistry-enhanced analysis to separate and measure different lipid isomers in breast cancer samples.
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Expanding how TELSAM helps determine protein structures
A scientist at Brigham Young University is exploring a special protein helper called TELSAM to make it easier to grow crystal structures of disease-related proteins, which can speed up understanding and treatment development.
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Single-cell mass spectrometry to map proteins, lipids, and metabolites in individual human cells
A researcher at Brigham Young University will develop new mass spectrometry methods to measure proteins, lipids, and metabolites in individual cells to better understand cell diversity and function.
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Making protein medicines safer and longer-lasting with smarter PEG attachments
A researcher is testing new ways to attach PEG to therapeutic proteins so they last longer in the body without losing function, helping people who rely on protein-based medicines.
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MAB-5's role in shaping neuron identity and connections
A study in a worm model (C. elegans) aims to understand how a specific gene guides which neurons form and how they connect, which helps explain brain cell diversity.
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Quantifying Achilles Tendon Stress in Dancers to Prevent Tendinopathy
Aimed at female ballet dancers, this project will measure Achilles tendon stress during dance and develop better tools to monitor pain and guide injury prevention and recovery.
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Thriving in a Digital World: Trajectories of Healthy and Problematic Media Use in Kids as They Get Their First Cell Phone
A study following children through the moment they get their first cell phone to see how healthy and problematic media use develops over time and what factors influence it.
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Personalized tremor relief for older adults using a new tremor-decomposition tool
A study aims to tailor tremor treatment for people 65 and older by refining a method that identifies which muscles cause tremor, with the goal of guiding practical, wearable relief options.
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How different anesthesia drugs and sleep affect brain cells during slow waves
This project tests how various anesthesia drugs and natural sleep cause slow brain waves and whether they involve the same brain circuits in people like you.
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Investigating how different anesthetics and sleep affect brain wave patterns.
This study is looking at how different types of anesthesia affect brain activity during sleep and anesthesia, using tiny animals to help us learn more about how our brains work when we're unconscious, which could improve how we use anesthesia in people.
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How cellular 'folding helpers' keep key eye proteins working
This project looks at how cellular chaperonin proteins fold important eye proteins that, when they fail, lead to inherited vision conditions like Bardet‑Biedl syndrome and Leber congenital amaurosis.
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New Ways to Study the Chemistry Inside Single Cells
This project is creating advanced tools to look closely at the tiny chemical building blocks inside individual cells, which could help us better understand diseases and find new ways to diagnose and treat them.
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Faster tests to measure proteins in individual breast cancer cells
Developing faster lab methods to measure many proteins in single cancer cells so people with breast cancer can get more detailed tumor information for better care.
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Improving MRI-guided Ultrasound Surgeries for Brain Conditions
This project aims to make focused ultrasound treatments for brain conditions more precise by developing a new type of gel that helps guide the procedure.
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New treatment targeting autoimmune responses in Graves' disease
This study is testing a new treatment for Graves' disease that uses specially designed immune cells to target and remove the harmful cells causing your symptoms, aiming to tackle the problem at its source instead of just easing the symptoms.
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How the immune system affects alcohol's rewarding effects
This study is looking at how drinking alcohol affects the brain's pleasure system and how the immune system plays a role in this process, which could help us find better ways to understand and treat alcohol use problems.
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Understanding Down Syndrome from Shared Genetic Information
This project carefully organizes and studies existing genetic information from individuals with Down Syndrome to better understand the condition.
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How couples' health behaviors affect blood sugar control in young adults with type 1 diabetes
This study looks at how couples can support each other in managing type 1 diabetes, especially during the important time of young adulthood, by tracking daily habits like sleep, exercise, and eating to find ways to help keep blood sugar levels in check.
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How SARS-CoV-2 uses a host protein to replicate itself
This study is looking at how the SARS-CoV-2 virus uses a specific protein in our cells to help itself make copies, and by figuring this out, researchers hope to find new ways to stop the virus from spreading.
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Understanding how eCigarette exposure affects inflammation in the lungs
This study is looking at how vaping affects lung health, especially in teenagers, by exploring how certain harmful substances in e-cigarettes cause inflammation, and it hopes to find ways to reduce these negative effects.
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Understanding how proteins essential for vision are properly folded.
This study is looking at how a special protein complex helps other proteins that are important for our eyesight, with the goal of understanding certain vision problems and finding better treatments for people affected by them.
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Understanding how opiates affect brain cells involved in addiction
This study looks at how morphine affects certain brain cells that play a big role in our feelings of pleasure and reward, with the goal of finding better ways to help people who are dealing with opiate addiction.
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Understanding genetic factors and misdiagnosis in cancer patients
This study is looking at how our genes might sometimes lead to incorrect cancer diagnoses, and it's for people in the All of Us program who want to help improve cancer care by sharing their genetic information.
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Using CRISPR technology to identify genes affecting heart development in zebrafish
This study is exploring a new way to find out which genes affect heart development in zebrafish, using a special tool called CRISPR, to help us better understand how hearts grow and could eventually help in other animals too.
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Improving the stability and function of proteins using AI and experimental testing
This study is exploring new ways to make important proteins used in cancer tests and treatments more stable and effective, using smart computer techniques to help design and test them quickly.
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Improving methods for crystallizing proteins to aid in disease treatment
This study is testing a new way to grow protein crystals using a special helper called TELSAM, which could make it much easier to study proteins linked to diseases and help develop better treatments for patients like you.
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Analyzing proteins in individual cancer cells to improve treatment
This study is looking at the different types of cells in cancer tissues by examining proteins one cell at a time, which could help doctors create better treatments that are specially designed for each person's cancer.
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Analyzing proteins in thousands of single cancer cells each day
This study is looking at how proteins in individual cancer cells behave differently, using special technology to get detailed information that could help doctors create better, personalized treatments for patients with cancer.
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Improving ultrasound surgeries for brain diseases using a new iron-based medium
This study is looking at a new way to make a noninvasive brain treatment more accurate for people with conditions like Alzheimer's, brain cancer, and movement disorders by using a special iron-based material, which could help improve their treatment results.
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Investigating how changes in cellular redox state influence brain development and behavior.
This study is looking at how changes in cell chemistry can impact brain development and behavior, especially in a part of the brain that helps us process what we see, using zebrafish embryos to see how certain drugs might affect this process and lead to conditions like autism, with the hope of finding better treatments
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Analyzing individual cells to improve diagnostics and treatments
This study is looking at how individual cells in our bodies behave by using special techniques to analyze their proteins and other important molecules, which could help us find better ways to diagnose and treat different health conditions.
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Improving 3D printing technology for better protein analysis
This study is working on a new, smaller device to better understand how proteins change shape, which could help scientists discover new treatments for diseases related to proteins, ultimately benefiting patients like you.
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How genetic factors influence brain metabolism and Alzheimer's risk
This study is looking at how different versions of a gene called ApoE might affect the risk of developing Alzheimer's and heart problems, and it’s for anyone interested in understanding how these genetic differences can influence brain health and memory.
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Improving protein stability analysis with advanced 3D printing technology
This study is working on a new, tiny device made with 3D printing that helps scientists measure how proteins change when they unfold, which is important for understanding diseases and could speed up the discovery of new medicines.
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Understanding how certain E. coli bacteria can cause serious infections in humans
This study is looking at certain bacteria from cows that can cause serious infections in people, like bladder infections and pneumonia, to understand how they work and how they might make us sick.
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Impact of secondhand smoke and e-cigarette vapor on lung and placenta health
This study looks at how secondhand smoke and e-cigarette vapor can affect the lungs and placenta during pregnancy, especially focusing on a specific receptor that can cause inflammation, to help understand the risks for moms and their babies and find ways to reduce those risks.
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A wearable sensor system to diagnose and guide treatment for low back pain
This study is testing a new wearable device that helps figure out what’s causing your low back pain and supports your recovery by tracking your movements, making it easier for your healthcare team to create a personalized treatment plan just for you.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Brigham Young University are recruiting right now?
1, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
All of them have sites in United States. Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
Find the studies that fit you
A list is a starting point. Tell us your situation in your own words and we'll rank the studies that match and explain why. It's free and needs no account.