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Clinical trials and research at Michigan State University
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 22 clinical trials run by Michigan State University that are recruiting, at sites in 2 countries (most in United States (22), Canada (1)). 1 was first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 2 (1), Phase 1 (1), Phase 2/3 (1). There are also 355 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $191.1 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 22Clinical trials
- 355NIH research projects
- 1New in 30 days
- 2Countries
Newest trials
All recruiting trials (22)
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Air filters at home to see if breathing cleaner air helps heart health in obesity
This study tests whether portable air filtration systems can improve cardiovascular risk factors in adults with obesity and high blood pressure.
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Speech amplification for Parkinson's and related conditions
This trial tests whether speech amplification devices, used with or without clear-speech strategies, can improve speaking volume and clarity for people with Parkinson disease or related disorders.
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Lowering lead dust in older homes with portable air filters
This project will test whether portable air filters in older homes can reduce lead dust and lower blood lead levels in young children with elevated readings.
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Smart Diets for MASLD in teens
This phase 2 trial tests whether essential amino acids and/or a low-sugar diet can help teens with MASLD, high BMI, and liver fat see improvements.
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Culturally targeted messaging to increase HPV vaccination for daughters in Flint
This project will test whether culturally targeted messages help African American parents in Flint be more willing to vaccinate their vaccine-age daughters against HPV.
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MI MOM: A web app to support healthy pregnancy and postpartum health
This study tests whether the MI MOM web app, used with support from friends and family, improves pregnancy and postpartum health for Medicaid-enrolled pregnant people compared to usual care.
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How videos for Vietnamese American moms may help vaccinate their kids against HPV
This study tests whether short, mother-made videos about the HPV vaccine can help Vietnamese American moms decide to vaccinate their children aged 11-14.
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Community-centered training to reduce pregnancy-related harm and deaths
This project will train health care providers who care for pregnant and postpartum women in Wayne, Kent, and Genesee counties, Michigan to try improved communication and referral practices aimed at reducing pregnancy-related harm for non-Hispanic Black women.
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Evaluating how simplified language helps young children with Down syndrome learn
This study tests if using simpler language helps young children with Down syndrome learn new words better than using full sentences.
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Nature-based guided meditation to support people grieving a loved one with cancer
This program will try short, easy nature-based guided meditations to help adults who lost a family member or friend to cancer cope with grief during the first six months after the death.
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Intervention for preschoolers' mental health and wellness
This study is testing a 16-week program that combines mindfulness activities for preschoolers and their caregivers to see if it helps improve mental health for kids from low-income families.
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Understanding why some children outgrow stuttering while others do not
This study looks at why some kids aged 3-6 outgrow stuttering while others don’t by testing their speech and language skills through fun activities over several years.
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Improving maternal health equity practices in Michigan
This study is trying to improve the care for pregnant and new moms in Michigan, especially those on Medicaid, by using better practices to reduce health risks and ensure they get the support they need.
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Co-designing and testing short videos to boost HPV vaccination among college students
This project will test short, student-informed videos to encourage HPV vaccination among unvaccinated college students aged 18–26.
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Effects of light exposure on cognitive function in college students
This study tests if wearing special glasses that emit light can help college students think better, feel less tired, and improve their mood while doing tasks.
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Cognitive behavioral program for youth with childhood-onset lupus
This study is testing a new program that teaches coping skills to help young people with childhood-onset lupus manage their pain, fatigue, and feelings of depression.
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Effects of morning vs evening exercise on blood pressure in older women
This study tests whether exercising in the morning or evening can help lower blood pressure in older women with high blood pressure.
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Using games to encourage vaccinations in children
This study tests if using fun games can help kids aged 11-14 feel more confident about getting their HPV and COVID-19 vaccines.
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Evaluating how simplified language helps young autistic children learn
This study is testing if using simpler language helps young autistic children learn words better than using full sentences.
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Universal prevention of postpartum depression using the ROSE program
This study is testing whether a program called ROSE can help prevent postpartum depression in all pregnant women, not just those at risk, by making it easier to access during prenatal care.
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Changing room lighting to slow or speed labor contractions
This test sees if altering room light (bright versus dim/red) can help slow down or speed up labor contractions in pregnant people.
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Rapid identification of microbial species and antibiotic resistance in emergency department patients with infections
This study is testing new ways to quickly identify germs and their resistance to antibiotics in patients with infections in the emergency department to help doctors treat them better and faster.
NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 355)
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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Understanding how octopuses integrate sensory information and make decisions
This study is exploring how octopuses use their arms to grip things by looking closely at their nervous system and movements, which could help us understand their amazing abilities better.
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Stabilizing the tear film to relieve evaporative dry eye
This project tests new ways to stabilize the tear film in people with evaporative dry eye, with the goal of longer-lasting comfort.
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Cell-type specific brain stimulation: new methods to map and predict ICMS effects
A study using targeted brain stimulation and advanced gene mapping to understand how different brain cell types respond to electrical stimulation and how this affects behavior.
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Expanded program to monitor work injuries and illnesses in Michigan
A nationwide-style occupational health surveillance program will be continued and expanded in Michigan to track injuries, illnesses, and related hazards among workers.
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Identifying protective antibody responses to malaria in children
Young children in Africa may develop antibodies that protect against malaria; this project maps which antibody features help prevent severe disease.
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Understanding how viral fusion proteins cause membranes to fuse
Scientists are studying how the envelope proteins of AIDS-causing viruses help them fuse with human cells, with the aim of guiding new antiviral strategies.
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High-resolution 3D maps of DNA folding in different cells and species
A researcher is developing new computer models to reconstruct detailed 3D maps of how DNA folds inside cells across different cell types, genotypes, and species.
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Information and social media use for autism info in young children
A research project looks at how speech-language pathologists and parents of young autistic children use social media for information and what makes that information trustworthy.
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Flexible, see-through fibers to watch muscle signals in acting animals
Researchers are developing a soft, see-through optical fiber that sticks to muscles so we can watch calcium signals in muscles of animals that move freely.
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Gastrointestinal Colonization of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacter hormaeae (ECC) in the gut
This grant explores how a deadly gut bacteria (carbapenem-resistant Enterobacter hormaeae) takes hold in the intestines and spreads, with the goal of preventing infections in patients.
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Knowledge-guided multi-omics and transfer learning for emerging bacterial infections
A patient-facing, learn-from-data project aims to improve tools that diagnose and predict outcomes for melioidosis, a serious infection caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei.
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Heart organoids reveal how environmental chemicals affect heart function
A small research project uses lab-grown human heart tissue to study how environmental chemicals may change heart biology and function, aiming to identify early signs of heart problems.
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Coordinating Suicide Prevention Across Jails and Community Health
A large national effort to better identify and connect people at risk of suicide who touch both jail systems and community healthcare to get faster, safer care.
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Methods Core for Linking Health and Criminal-Legal Data to Improve Suicide Prevention
A nationwide data- and design-focused grant that supports projects using big data from health and criminal-legal systems to prevent suicides at points where behavioral health services can intercede.
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Administrative Core supporting the Center for suicide prevention across criminal-legal systems
A central administrative grant helps a university-led center plan, manage, and grow a multi-project effort to prevent suicidality by coordinating services across community and criminal-legal settings.
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Centering suicide prevention at the intersection of health and criminal-legal systems
A large NIH-funded center is testing how data from police and court interactions can help identify people at risk of suicide and connect them with care.
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ROSE Scale-Up: Expanding universal postpartum depression prevention for new mothers
A national effort to roll out the ROSE prevention program to all new mothers, to see if universal use can reduce postpartum depression.
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Understanding how immune and skin cells work together to repair wounds in living animals
This NIH grant looks at how skin and immune cells cooperate to restore the skin barrier after injury, with the goal of better healing and preventing cancer progression.
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Understanding what increases or reduces the impact of stuttering on kids
This grant follows children who stutter over several years to see which factors in themselves or their surroundings make stuttering more or less harmful to their lives.
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Identifying antibody clues that protect children from malaria
Researchers are testing how antibodies in young African children respond to malaria to find features that help protect against the disease.
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Toxic fats, vitamin B12 loss, and AHR may drive fatty liver disease
This grant looks at how certain environmental chemicals may trigger liver damage linked to fatty liver disease and how a vitamin found in the blood could be affected.
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A new way to understand evaporative dry eye
Researchers are building a lab model to better understand why people develop evaporative dry eye so treatments can be improved.
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Chrono-exercise for better blood pressure and blood vessel health
Aging adults with high blood pressure may be able to improve their nighttime blood pressure and vascular health by scheduling exercise at specific times.
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Contraceptive bone loss and lead exposure in young women
This study looks at whether a common birth control shot (DMPA) can raise levels of lead in the blood of premenopausal women.
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Computational Modeling Core for toxicology risk assessment
A grant-backed core provides advanced computer models to help predict how toxic chemicals affect the body and support safer health decisions.
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Community Engagement Core for Environmental Health and Trust Building
A grant to strengthen how scientists, government, and communities work together to reduce hazardous dioxin exposure by building trust and addressing vulnerabilities.
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Data Management and Analysis Core supports sharing and reuse of MSU Superfund data
This grant funds a data management and analysis core to organize, share, and reuse environmental health data from Michigan State University’s Superfund research, with a focus on identifying sensitive populations and reducing exposure to harmful AHR ligands.
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Administrative Core for Translational Toxicology Center
A Central administrative hub supports research, training, community engagement, data handling, and information sharing for a Superfund Research Center at Michigan State University.
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Bioavailability as a key to remediating PCDD/F-contaminated sites
Researchers are studying how tightly PCDD/F toxins stick to soil and sediment particles to guide safer cleanup strategies.
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Design principles and field-ready methods to clean up dioxin-contaminated sites
A research opportunity to develop economical ways to use natural bacteria to break down dangerous dioxin pollutants in the environment, with field-ready models and practical remediation strategies.
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Role of cholesterol metabolism in toxin-driven liver disease
This grant explores how a liver toxin called TCDD affects cholesterol and fatty liver disease, and how a key enzyme (HMGCR) might change that risk in adults.
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Coupling bioengineered and computer models to study thyroid health and chemical risk
A project is building human-relevant models to understand how certain environmental chemicals may disrupt thyroid hormones and affect health.
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Dioxin-like chemicals and human B cells: how exposure may weaken antibody defenses
Aims to understand how environmental toxins like TCDD can reduce antibody production by a specific human B cell type, potentially making people more vulnerable to infections.
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Environmental and biological responses to hazardous AhR-binding chemicals
This grant supports human-health focused research on risks from exposure to chemicals at Superfund sites that activate the AhR receptor and on ways to reduce exposure.
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Data-powered models to guide how blood and eye tissues form and respond to treatment
A researcher team at Michigan State University is building data-driven math models to understand how blood and eye cells differentiate and how drugs might influence this process.
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VTA neuromedin S in opioid responses
Researchers are studying a brain signal in a specific brain area to understand how opioids affect motivation and relapse, with the aim of finding non-opioid treatments for opioid use disorder.
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Speeding liver recovery after acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose
Testing new drugs that aim to help the liver heal faster after acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose.
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mtDNA's role in Alzheimer's and aging conditions
A new NIH grant will study how mitochondrial DNA is involved in Alzheimer’s disease and aging-related conditions using a family-based approach and a very large connected medical-record dataset.
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Probing how desmosomes sense and transmit mechanical signals in tissues
Aims to understand how desmosomes and related cell junctions help skin and heart tissues withstand forces and guide healing, with findings that could improve treatments for related diseases.
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Testosterone’s role in binge eating for women
A study in women will explore how natural testosterone levels influence binge eating and related brain and genetic factors.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Michigan State University are recruiting right now?
22, as of November 12, 2026. 1 of them was first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 2 countries. The most sites are in United States (22 trials), Canada (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 2: 1, Phase 1: 1, Phase 2/3: 1. 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.
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.