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Clinical trials and research at Iowa State University
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 1 clinical trial run by Iowa State University that is recruiting, in United States. There are also 100 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $36.8 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 1Clinical trials
- 100NIH research projects
- 1Country
All recruiting trials (1)
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Confident Moves: See if a web-based program helps adults with obesity stay more active
This study tests whether a web-based program called Confident Moves can help adults with obesity be more physically active than standard obesity care alone.
NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 100)
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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Role of BCAR4 lncRNA in placental cell differentiation
A small NIH grant is funding research into how a placenta-specific RNA, BCAR4, helps placental cells mature properly during pregnancy.
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Leucine-rich repeat peptide drugs to boost cancer therapy
A new grant is exploring tiny protein fragments from decorin and biglycan, delivered in nanoparticles, to help existing cancer drugs work better and overcome resistance.
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Modular platform to design bottromycin antibiotics
A new, scalable way to make bottromycin antibiotics and test smartly designed versions that could treat drug-resistant bacteria.
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Next-generation tiny, wireless photoacoustic imaging with LED light for cancer care
A small, battery-powered system uses fast LED light to create real-time images of blood vessels and lymphatics to help cancer patients and others with related conditions.
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Fighting filarial infections with smarter drug targets
A new study at Iowa State University is exploring how certain parasite channels respond to drugs to develop better treatments for lymphatic filariasis and related infections.
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Surveillance of antibiotic resistance in bacteria from meat and seafood sold in Iowa
This project watches for antibiotic-resistant bacteria in raw retail meat and seafood in Iowa to help protect people, animals, and the environment.
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Fine-grained protein function labeling powered by a community of practice
A broad, community-driven effort to improve computer-based predictions of what proteins do in the body, using shared tools and open software.
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Improving Diagnostics to Rapidly Detect and Genotype Evolving Viruses
A study to develop faster, cheaper tests that can not only tell if a pathogen is present but also identify and characterize the exact virus.
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Understanding RNA structures in viruses to help develop RNA-targeted therapies
Scientists are studying the shapes of viral RNA to learn how it works and to help create future treatments that target RNA.
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Tracking antibiotic-resistant bacteria in raw meat and seafood sold in Iowa
Collects and tests raw retail meat and seafood in Iowa to find antibiotic-resistant bacteria that could affect people's health.
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Understanding how T cell signals guide immune responses
This grant explores how different strengths of T cell receptor signals shape the behavior of T cells, with potential implications for autoimmune diseases and infections.
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PTEX protein export and host-cell remodeling in malaria parasite
A researcher at a university is studying how malaria parasites move proteins into host cells, which could reveal new ways to stop the disease.
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Second-generation SCID pig models to advance safe, translational regenerative therapies
A large NIH grant is funding the development of improved SCID pig models to better test stem cell and regenerative therapies before human use.
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Conditional gene resources and genome editing tools for zebrafish health and disease
A project to create advanced, tissue-specific gene tools in zebrafish to better model human diseases and developmental processes.
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Atom-swapping in complex molecules to create new drug-like candidates
A scientist-led project at Iowa State University aims to develop new chemical methods to swap a single atom inside core molecules, potentially giving WiTH new drug-like features for medicines.
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Vet-LIRN Infrastructure Grant supports food-animal safety testing
A veterinary lab in Iowa will work with the FDA to test animal foods for chemical contaminants and share data to help keep the food supply safer.
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Understanding how protein-RNA droplets form and age in cells
A scientist-led project will use computer models to study how protein-RNA condensates behave, age, and influence cellular processes in ways that could relate to diseases.
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How tiny peptides from mouth bacteria shape your oral health
This NIH grant explores how special molecules made by Streptococcus bacteria in the mouth affect the tiny ecosystem in your mouth and its link to problems like cavities and serious infections.
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Regulation of axoneme assembly during malaria parasite gametogenesis
This grant studies how the malaria parasite builds the tail-like axoneme during the formation of male gametes, which could lead to new ways to prevent malaria transmission.
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A walking program to improve heart health for rural cancer survivors
A rural cancer survivor-focused walking program aims to lower blood pressure and improve blood vessel health.
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Understanding how PFAS may harm female fertility and ovary health
This NIH grant studies how PFAS chemicals might reduce a woman’s ovarian health and fertility, especially considering obesity and different life stages.
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Understanding how nerve agents damage the brain and how to stop it
This grant studies how exposure to nerve agents damages the brain and whether specific brain pathways drive long-term injury, with the goal of finding future treatments to help survivors.
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How the coronavirus proofreading and capping machinery works to copy and protect its genome
Researchers are studying how the coronavirus proofreads its RNA and adds a cap to its genome, which helps it replicate accurately and hide from the immune system.
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Understanding how big enzymes coordinate their parts to work in bacteria and human cells
A scientist team will study how large enzymes change shape and move as they bind to helpers to control their activity, which could impact bacteria and human health.
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Viral RNA regions that decide whether flaviviruses can infect people
Researchers are looking at parts of a virus's RNA and how the virus interacts with cells to understand why some flaviviruses, like Zika, can infect people while others only infect insects.
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Using a small implant to find personalized drug combinations that boost weakened immunity
This project uses a tiny under-skin implant to capture the body's own immune signals and turn them into personalized drug mixes for people with weakened immune systems from cancer or severe infection.
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Saracatinib to protect the developing brain after nerve agent exposure
This work tests whether the drug saracatinib can help protect the young brain from long-term seizures, thinking, and movement problems after exposure to organophosphate nerve agents.
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How inflammation helps make blood stem cells
This project looks at how inflammation signals guide the formation of blood stem cells so scientists can learn to grow patient-specific stem cells for people with blood disorders.
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Understanding how CRISPR-Cas systems defend bacteria
Researchers are studying how CRISPR-Cas defense systems protect bacteria from phages and how these tools can be harnessed for biotechnologies that could benefit health and medicine.
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Ultrasound imaging and noninvasive treatment for infected hernia mesh
This project is developing a focused ultrasound method to break up bacteria and clear infections on hernia mesh so patients might avoid removing the implant with surgery.
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Kidney-made fats that protect the heart as we age
This project looks at how certain fat molecules made in the kidney help keep the heart healthy as we grow older, with a focus on Alzheimer’s-related conditions.
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New immune-deficient pig models to improve stem cell and regenerative treatments
This project builds better immune-deficient pigs that let human cells grow so researchers can develop safer, more effective stem cell and tissue-repair treatments for people.
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Discovering new RNA shapes in viruses
This project builds computer and lab methods to find important RNA shapes inside viruses like SARS‑CoV‑2 so they can be targeted for new antiviral treatments.
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Understanding how certain bacteria in your mouth affect your oral health
This project looks at how specific compounds made by common mouth bacteria influence the health of your oral microbiome.
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Understanding how certain bacteria affect the human mouth's ecosystem
This study is looking at how certain bacteria in your mouth, especially Streptococci, affect your oral health by producing special compounds that can help or harm other bacteria, with the hope of finding new ways to prevent or treat dental issues like cavities.
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Saracatinib and 1400W to prevent long-term brain damage after nerve-agent exposure
This project tests whether two drugs, saracatinib and 1400W, can protect the brain and reduce long-term seizures, thinking, and movement problems in people harmed by nerve-agent exposure.
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How the T-cell kinase ITK shapes immune responses
This project looks at how a protein called ITK influences T cells so we can better tune immune responses for infections and autoimmune conditions.
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Helping youth in foster care avoid substance use through special advocacy programs
This study is looking to help young people in foster care who are at risk of using drugs or alcohol by creating a special support program through Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) that focuses on their unique needs and experiences.
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Understanding how large enzymes work at the atomic level
This study is looking at how certain important enzymes in our bodies and bacteria work, especially how their shape and movement change when they interact with other molecules, which could help us find better treatments for infections and metabolic issues.
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How malaria parasites export proteins to hijack red blood cells
This research looks at how malaria parasites send proteins into infected red blood cells to understand how they cause disease.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Iowa State 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.
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