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Clinical trials and research at George Washington University

• 28Clinical trials
• 250NIH research projects
• 9Countries

Newest trials

All recruiting trials (28)

• Remote monitoring for adults with myasthenia gravis to see if it works

  This study tests whether continuous remote monitoring and telemedicine exams can help detect MG worsening in adults with MG, aiming to reduce hospital visits.

  Recruiting George Washington University · Washington D.C., District of Columbia · NCT07787247

• Inulin Prebiotic for Perimenopausal Women with Overweight or Obesity

  This study tests whether 2 weeks of inulin can affect gut and vaginal microbes, heart health, and muscle health in perimenopausal women who are overweight or obese, using a crossover design.

  Recruiting George Washington University · Washington D.C., District of Columbia · NCT07724522

• Familia Imara — a parenting program to reduce family violence in Tanzania.

  This program will test whether group parenting sessions led by community health workers can reduce partner violence, lower harsh discipline, and improve child development for couples with a child under two in Tanzanian villages.

  Recruiting George Washington University · Dar es Salaam · NCT07574567

• Preventing intimate partner violence in Blantyre with Moyo Olemekeza and SASA! Together

  This project will try two community and family programs—SASA! Together and Moyo Olemekeza—to see if they reduce intimate partner violence and improve earnings and gender norms for food-insecure women aged 18–49 in monogamous households in Blantyre, Malawi.

  Recruiting George Washington University · Blantyre · NCT07502183

• HAVEN-Connect: Church-based suicide prevention for Black youth

  This project will test whether HAVEN-Connect, a church-centered program, can reduce depression and suicide risk in Black adolescents aged 13–19.

  Recruiting at 2 sites George Washington University · New York, New York and 1 other locations · NCT07401940

• Grocery labels for products with non-sugar sweeteners in Brazil

  This test will see if different front-of-package warning labels about non-sugar sweeteners change what Brazilian parents pick for their 2–12 year-old children's yogurts, drinks, granola and cereal bars.

  Recruiting George Washington University · Washington D.C., District of Columbia · NCT07249008

• Text messages to boost colorectal cancer screening for people who are homeless

  This study tests whether a 6-month SMS-based navigation program can help homeless adults aged 45–75 in NYC shelters complete colorectal cancer screening when they are not up to date.

  Recruiting George Washington University · Washington D.C., District of Columbia · NCT07220018

• Intervention to change youth narratives on firearm violence

  This study is testing a program that helps young people see positive futures for themselves to see if it can reduce their involvement in gun violence.

  Recruiting George Washington University · Washington D.C., District of Columbia · NCT06940362

• Comparing two pain management techniques for thoracic surgery

  This study tests which pain management method works better for people having lung cancer surgery: an erector spinae block with liposomal bupivacaine or intercostal nerve blocks.

  Recruiting Phase 3 George Washington University · Washington D.C., District of Columbia · NCT06810375

• Predicting how hormone therapy before surgery affects breast cancer

  This study is testing how hormone therapy before surgery can help people with early-stage breast cancer and what it means for their tumors.

  Recruiting Phase 2 George Washington University · Washington D.C., District of Columbia · NCT06806930

• Community program to prevent intimate partner violence in Malawi

  This study is testing a community program in Malawi that aims to prevent intimate partner violence by empowering women and promoting gender equality.

  Recruiting George Washington University · Blantyre · NCT06783400

• Effects of a Single Workout on Gut Health in Women

  This study is testing how a single workout affects gut health and metabolism in premenopausal women of different fitness levels and body types.

  Recruiting George Washington University · Washington D.C., District of Columbia · NCT06691100

• Preventing kidney injury after heart surgery

  This study is testing if Coenzyme Q10 and Glutathione can help prevent kidney injury in patients having heart surgery.

  Recruiting Phase 2 George Washington University · Washington D.C., District of Columbia · NCT06620523

• Reducing non-nutritive sweeteners during pregnancy and lactation

  This study is testing if cutting back on non-nutritive sweeteners during pregnancy and breastfeeding can improve health for both mothers and their babies.

  Recruiting George Washington University · Washington D.C., District of Columbia · NCT06548828

• Identifying Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes in Young People

  This study looks at young people who are overweight to see what factors might lead them to develop type 2 diabetes as they grow up.

  Recruiting at 20 sites George Washington University · Birmingham, Alabama and 19 other locations · NCT06525259

• Understanding social behaviors and quality of life in Parkinson's Disease

  This study looks at how Parkinson's Disease affects social behaviors and quality of life in adults over 40 by comparing their experiences to those of people without the condition.

  Recruiting George Washington University · Washington D.C., District of Columbia · NCT06385184

• Collecting saliva samples to study MuSK myasthenia gravis

  This study is collecting saliva samples from people with MuSK myasthenia gravis to see if certain genes are linked to the condition and to help find new treatments.

  Recruiting George Washington University · Washington D.C., District of Columbia · NCT06259071

• Impact of early education on daily activities after wrist surgery

  This study tests if giving patients early education on daily activities after wrist surgery helps them recover better than just standard care instructions.

  Recruiting Phase 1 George Washington University · Washington, Virginia · NCT06251206

• Smoke-free home intervention in Armenia and Georgia

  This study is testing a new program to help families in Armenia and Georgia create smoke-free homes to protect children and non-smokers from secondhand smoke.

  Recruiting George Washington University · Washington D.C., District of Columbia · NCT06166433

• Micronutrient supplements to prevent anemia in pregnant women in Tanzania

  This study tests whether different amounts of iron in micronutrient supplements can help prevent anemia in pregnant women in Tanzania.

  Recruiting Phase 3 George Washington University · Dar es Salaam · NCT06079918

• Improving maternal and newborn health care access

  This study is trying to find ways to improve access to quality care for pregnant women and their newborns in low-resource areas to help them have healthier pregnancies and births.

  Recruiting at 2 sites George Washington University · Kintampo and 4 other locations · NCT05904145

• Oral administration of whipworm eggs to healthy adults

  This study will try giving small, measured doses of Trichuris trichiura (whipworm) eggs by mouth to healthy adults with no prior exposure to see if infection is safe and can be reliably produced.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 1 George Washington University · Washington D.C., District of Columbia and 1 other locations · NCT05706116

• Using SMS texts to help homeless individuals manage diabetes

  This study tests if sending text messages can help homeless people better manage their diabetes over six months.

  Recruiting George Washington University · Washington D.C., District of Columbia and 1 other locations · NCT05616026

• Erector spinae block for pain management in thoracic surgery

  This study is testing if a special pain relief technique using erector spinae blocks can help patients having lung surgery feel less pain and need fewer pain medications after their operation.

  Recruiting Phase 4 George Washington University · Washington D.C., District of Columbia · NCT05521789

• Zanamivir treatment for severe dengue symptoms

  This study is testing if an intravenous treatment called zanamivir can help reduce severe symptoms in people with dengue fever, especially those at risk of serious complications.

  Recruiting Phase 2 George Washington University · Barranquilla, Atlántico and 1 other locations · NCT04597437

• Infusion of pain relief medication after minimally invasive hysterectomy

  This study is testing if a continuous infusion of pain relief medication can help women feel less pain after having a minimally invasive hysterectomy compared to a placebo.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 4 George Washington University · Washington D.C., District of Columbia and 1 other locations · NCT04130464

• Using oxytocin nasal spray to reduce CPAP pressure in sleep apnea patients

  This study is testing if a nasal spray with oxytocin can help people with sleep apnea use lower pressure on their CPAP machines while they sleep.

  Recruiting Phase 1 George Washington University · Washington D.C., District of Columbia · NCT03860233

• Creating a city-wide cohort of HIV-infected individuals in Washington, DC

  This study is creating a big database of people living with HIV in Washington, DC, to help improve their care and health outcomes by collecting and sharing important information from different clinics.

  Recruiting at 14 sites George Washington University · Washington D.C., District of Columbia and 13 other locations · NCT01206920

NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 250)

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.

• HLA-F and KIR3DS1: unlocking NK cell help to control HIV

  A short, patient-friendly look at how a specific immune interaction might help the body control HIV and reduce long-term health problems.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11553296

• Emerging therapies for rare maternal mitochondrial diseases with shared causes

  A basket clinical trial will test new drug candidates for two ultra-rare mitochondrial diseases (MELAS and LHON-Plus) that share the same underlying energy-making problem in people who could be affected.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11536511

• Anti-cancer vaccine for liver fluke infection and bile duct cancer

  A vaccine approach aims to stop liver fluke interactions with the human bile ducts to prevent bile duct cancer in regions where the parasite is common.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11535225

• Anti-cancer vaccine targeting the host-parasite interface during liver fluke infection

  A vaccine approach aims to block how a liver fluke parasite communicates with the human liver to prevent bile duct cancer in people in Southeast Asia.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11535224

• Understanding why youth develop type 2 diabetes and how to prevent it

  A nationwide study aims to unravel why some teens with obesity develop type 2 diabetes while others don’t, and to identify factors that could help prevent it.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11521236

• Ultrasensitive antibody-detection method to screen HIV-bNAbs

  A new, ultra-sensitive test will help identify which broadly neutralizing antibodies can best block HIV-1 in people, by quickly checking how well these antibodies interact with the virus in patient-derived samples.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11518078

• MRI-based map of oxygen use in MS patients

  Researchers are testing a new MRI method to measure how brain tissue in people with multiple sclerosis uses oxygen, which could help track disease activity and progression.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11517235

• A scalable plan to create smoke-free homes in Armenia and Georgia

  A proven, brief program to help families in Armenia and Georgia keep homes smoke-free, reducing secondhand smoke exposure and supporting quit attempts.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11506161

• Scalable smoke-free homes in Armenia and Georgia

  A patient-friendly program to help families in Armenia and Georgia create smoke-free homes to protect children and adults from tobacco smoke.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11506160

• Scalable smoke-free home program in Armenia and Georgia

  A program to help families in Armenia and Georgia keep homes smoke-free, reducing exposure to tobacco and helping people quit smoking.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11506159

• MRI mapping of how the brain uses oxygen

  A new MRI scan that measures how much oxygen different parts of the brain use is being developed for people with stroke, Alzheimer's, or other brain conditions.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11471737

• Why HIV can cause lasting brain inflammation and thinking problems

  This work looks at whether tiny HIV-related particles change immune and brain cells so they stay inflamed and cause ongoing thinking and memory problems for people with HIV.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11469842

• How OpenNotes Could Change Health Equity

  A small, tech-based study will look at how giving patients access to their notes affects care for people who experience health disparities.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11468859

• Advancing Bayesian Genomic Models to Identify E. coli Sources in Humans

  A new study uses genetic clues to figure out which farm animal sources contribute to human E. coli infections, with the goal of targeting prevention.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11453935

• Peer-led smoking-cessation program for public housing residents

  A peer-led program with eight group sessions plus nicotine replacement therapy is tested on adults living in public housing to help them quit smoking.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11449312

• How private equity ownership of cardiology groups may affect heart care quality

  This funding supports a study to see whether private equity ownership of cardiology practices changes how well patients with heart problems are treated and how they do after care.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11429743

• Changing the Narrative on Firearms Violence for DC Youth

  A community-based program for 10–12 year olds in Washington, DC aims to promote positive, non-violent paths to achievement and share hopeful media content.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11423436

• ARID4B’s Role in ERα Signaling and Breast Cancer

  A scientist is studying how ARID4B helps ERα drive breast cancer and whether targeting this pathway could help patients whose cancers resist standard therapies.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11420360

• Exposure data tools to study climate and health risks

  A center-led service helps researchers use big data and geospatial tools to study how climate-related factors affect health, with practical guidance and code to apply to real-world health questions.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11419198

• REACH Center Community Engagement Core for Climate and Health

  This NIH grant helps the REACH Center work with communities to shape climate and health research so findings can inform real-world decisions.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11419196

• REACH Center Developmental Core for climate and health research

  A center-based program at GWU that funds small pilot projects, connects researchers, and trains students to explore how climate impacts health.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11419194

• How climate and home air conditioning affect death risk for people on dialysis

  This grant studies whether long-term exposure to wildfire-related air pollution and living with air conditioning influence death risk for people with end-stage kidney disease on dialysis.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11419193

• Road pricing and air quality: how DC policies could affect health

  A community-centered study in Washington, DC examines how congestion pricing might change air quality and health for residents.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11419192

• REACH Center Administrative Core (coordinating multi-institutional climate-health research)

  A coordinated center working with several universities and partners to fund and guide research on geospatial data and climate-related health risks in the Washington, DC region.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11419191

• REACH Center: turning climate and geospatial data into healthier communities

  A center is bringing together large geospatial data and partners to turn climate-health insights into real actions that protect people’s health.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11419149

• How the developing visual brain wires itself before birth

  Researchers study how early eye signals shape the brain’s wiring before birth, using a rodent model to learn how vision develops and what goes wrong after early birth complications.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11418955

• Anti-cancer vaccine targeting the parasite-host interface during liver fluke infection

  A vaccine study aims to block cancer-causing processes in people infected with a liver fluke by targeting the parasite’s proteins that interact with the human body.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11417274

• Tissue and blood bank for cancers in people with HIV

  This program collects and shares tissue, blood, and other samples to help researchers improve prevention and treatment of cancers that affect people living with HIV.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11417050

• Bank of tissue and samples for HIV-related cancers

  Collects and shares tissue, blood, and other samples from adults with HIV-associated cancers so researchers can work on better treatments and tests.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11417049

• Metabolic Dysregulation and Cancer Risk: Coordinating Center for a national effort

  A national research program aims to understand how obesity-related metabolic problems influence cancer risk and help prevent cancer through shared measures and new discoveries.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11416292

• Vaccine to block liver fluke–linked bile duct cancer

  A vaccine designed to stop liver fluke infections that greatly raise the risk of bile duct cancer in people living in affected regions like Northeast Thailand.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11416186

• Vaccine to prevent liver-fluke–linked bile duct cancer

  This project aims to create a vaccine that blocks liver fluke infections to help people in places where the parasite is common avoid bile duct cancer.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11416185

• Pilot Feasibility Core for MGNet (Myasthenia Gravis Network)

  A pilot program at MGNet helps researchers from many fields explore ideas that could lead to better tests, biomarkers, and treatments for myasthenia gravis.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11414997

• Myasthenia gravis: understanding seronegative patients and autoantibody roles

  A research project at a major university is exploring why some people with myasthenia gravis don’t have detectable antibodies and how those antibodies may cause muscle weakness.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11414991

• Biological age in myasthenia gravis: guiding who responds to treatment

  A patient-friendly look at how a person’s biological age, not just their calendar age, might predict how MG patients respond to treatment and how treatments could even reduce biological aging.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11414989

• CapTURE-MG: A patient-friendly MG data toolkit in a common EHR

  A multi-site effort to use a streamlined MG toolkit inside the Epic EHR to collect consistent, real-world information about myasthenia gravis from routine care.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11414984

• Career Enhancement in Myasthenia Gravis research

  This grant helps researchers who study myasthenia gravis build skills in clinical trials, biomarkers, and translational science to develop better treatments.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11414979

• Administrative Core supports MGNet's work on myasthenia gravis

  This grant funds an Administrative Core that helps coordinate, manage, and share MGNet’s myasthenia gravis research work with patients and partners.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11414976

• Rare Disease Network for Myasthenia Gravis

  A nationwide effort to improve diagnosis, monitoring, and trial readiness for people with myasthenia gravis through biomarker work and better care tools.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11414937

• Leptin, intermittent hypoxia, and carotid body signals in obesity-related sleep apnea

  A study at GWU explores how obesity and sleep apnea interact through leptin and carotid body signals to influence blood pressure.

  NIH research George Washington University · Washington, United States · NIH-11413697

Quick answers

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

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

Where are these trials running?

In 9 countries. The most sites are in United States (22 trials), Tanzania (2 trials), Malawi (2 trials), Ghana (1 trial), India (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 1: 3, Phase 2: 3, Phase 4: 2, Phase 3: 2. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

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.

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