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Clinical trials and research at California State University Northridge
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 1 clinical trial run by California State University Northridge that is recruiting, in United States. There are also 30 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $6.8 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 1Clinical trials
- 30NIH research projects
- 1Country
All recruiting trials (1)
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MATAspire: A Web App to Help CSUN Students Prevent Substance Misuse
A web-app tests a six-week program to help CSUN students build coping skills and reduce use of alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, illicit drugs, and prescription opioid misuse.
NIH-funded research (30)
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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Thermoregulatory RNAs: discovering how microbes sense temperature
Scientists will study RNA elements that help bacteria and related organisms sense heat and adapt, with a focus on pathogens and gut microbes, to uncover new targets for fighting infections.
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Antimicrobial Peptides: How well they work in realistic infections
A scientist team will study how antimicrobial peptides work against bacteria in conditions that resemble real infections, with the goal of understanding their true potential.
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Genomic and ecological study of Akkermansia in human milk sugars
Researchers are studying how different Akkermansia bacteria interact with core human milk sugars to understand how these gut microbes influence health.
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Genetic interactions shaping stem cell behavior in fruit fly intestines
Scientists study how teamed-up gene targets of master regulators influence how intestinal stem cells grow and differentiate in fruit flies, with the goal of guiding regenerative strategies.
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How stress, discrimination, and environmental racism affect health in Latino youth
This project measures how ongoing stress—including racial discrimination and harmful environmental conditions—affects stress-related body systems in Latino adolescents and young adults to help spot those at higher risk for type 2 diabetes.
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Structural dynamics of G protein signaling in health and disease
A patient-friendly look at how GPCR signaling works in the body and why it matters for many conditions.
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How a worm protein similar to human Neuregulin is made and released
Researchers are looking at how a protein in nematode worms that resembles human Neuregulin is produced and released, to better understand cell signaling tied to conditions like cancer and sleep changes.
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Calmodulin changes that cause dangerous heart rhythms in CPVT
Researchers are using computer models to link calmodulin gene changes to dangerous heart rhythms in people with CPVT.
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Support for students' health and resilience
A school-based program using art, group projects, and social-emotional skills to help adolescents whose family members have been incarcerated stay connected, do better in school, and feel healthier.
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How cultural mismatch affects Latinx students' health and college success during the transition to university
This project explores how differences between home and college values affect Latinx first-generation students' stress, physical health (like cortisol and BMI), and academic progress in their first year.
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How discrimination and environmental racism add stress to the bodies of Latino youth
Looks at how discrimination and environmental racism put chronic stress on the body and may raise future diabetes risk for Latino adolescents and young adults.
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How membrane shape guides cholesterol and Alzheimer’s amyloid pieces
This work looks at how tiny changes in cell membrane shape influence where cholesterol and a toxic piece of Alzheimer’s amyloid beta settle, which may help people affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
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Free mental health toolkit to help underserved families find and use care
This project will create an easy-to-use English and Spanish toolkit to help underserved families understand youth mental health, reduce stigma, and find local care.
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Understanding how ancient diseases like the Black Death shaped human genes
This research looks at ancient DNA to learn how past outbreaks of diseases like the Black Death affected human genes and how our bodies adapted.
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Understanding how G protein signaling works in the body
This study is looking at how certain proteins in our body, called G protein-coupled receptors, work and interact with different substances, which could help us understand and improve treatments for various health issues like heart problems, immune disorders, and more.
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Understanding how mutations in calmodulin affect heart rhythms
This study is looking at how certain genetic changes in a protein called calmodulin affect heart rhythms in people with a serious heart condition called CPVT, using computer models to better understand these changes and find ways to improve treatments.
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Investigating a potential signaling molecule in a tiny worm
This study is looking at how a special molecule related to EGF helps tiny worms called C. elegans grow and respond to stress, especially how it affects their sleep, which could help us learn more about similar things in people.
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Understanding cardiometabolic health risks in Latino/a/x youth
This study is looking at how stress from things like racial discrimination affects the heart and overall health of Latino/a/x youth in California, with the goal of finding ways to spot those at risk for diseases like type 2 diabetes.
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Creating educational programs to support community college students in research fields
This study is creating helpful learning tools for underrepresented minority students moving from community colleges to universities in the biobehavioral sciences, making sure they get the support they need to succeed in their studies and research careers.
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A program to help students transition to Ph.D. programs in biomedical fields
This program is designed for students at California State University, Northridge who want to earn a Ph.D. in biomedical fields, offering them mentorship, training, and hands-on experiences in areas like biology, psychology, or chemistry to help them succeed in their future studies.
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Investigating how specific genes influence behavior in fruit fly intestinal stem cells
This study is looking at how certain genes work together in fruit fly gut cells to help us understand how stem cells grow and change, which could eventually help with healing and regeneration in medicine.
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Exploring how senior centers affect the health of older adults
This study looks at how senior centers can help older adults stay healthy and happy by exploring what features of these centers make a difference in their well-being over time.
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Understanding how nerve cells help parasitic worms find hosts
This study looks at how certain nerve cells in parasitic worms help them find their hosts, which is really important for their survival, and by understanding the genes behind these nerve cells, researchers hope to find new ways to stop these parasites from spreading to people.
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Exploring how cultural differences affect health and academic success for Latinx college students.
This study is looking at the challenges that Latinx first-generation college students face when starting college, especially how their home values might clash with what schools expect, and it aims to find ways to help improve their health and success in school.
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Helping students cope with the effects of family incarceration
This study is looking at a school program called Pain of the Prison System (POPS) that helps teens whose families are affected by incarceration, using creative activities to build friendships and support, so they can better handle tough experiences and improve their mental health and school performance.
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Understanding how lipid curvature affects cholesterol and amyloid beta distribution in cell membranes
This study is looking at how the shape of certain fats in cell membranes affects the way cholesterol and proteins related to Alzheimer's disease are organized, using a special light technique to help understand these changes better.
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Creating a mental health toolkit for underserved families.
This study is creating a helpful toolkit for families in Santa Barbara County to better understand and access mental health services, making it easier for them to get the support they need in both English and Spanish.
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Exploring how ancient DNA reveals human interactions with pathogens like the Black Plague
This study looks at ancient DNA from old samples to learn how humans have changed and adapted to diseases over time, especially during big outbreaks like the Black Death, helping us understand what helped people survive past pandemics.
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Understanding the impact of discrimination on health in Latino youth
This study looks at how experiences of racial and environmental discrimination impact the health of Latino youth in Los Angeles, especially concerning conditions like type 2 diabetes, to better understand their stress and help find ways to improve their health.
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Understanding how different strains of Akkermansia muciniphila grow and respond to human milk and bile.
This study is looking at different types of a helpful gut bacteria called Akkermansia muciniphila to see how they grow with certain sugars found in human milk and how they handle bile, with the goal of finding new ways to improve gut health that could help people like you through better probiotics or diet tips.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by California State University Northridge 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
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