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Clinical trials and research at Oregon State University
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 2 clinical trials run by Oregon State University that are recruiting, in United States. There are also 100 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $50.7 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 2Clinical trials
- 100NIH research projects
- 1Country
All recruiting trials (2)
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Bioavailability of broccoli extract supplements in healthy adults
This study tests how much glucoraphanin and sulforaphane from three broccoli extract versions are absorbed and excreted in healthy adults aged 18–60.
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Intervention to improve sleep health for shift workers
This study is testing a new online program to help night shift nurses with insomnia improve their sleep and overall health.
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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Developing capacity to study geophagy in pregnant moms and its effects on children’s brain development
This grant helps researchers in the United States and Africa build the skills and capacity to study how pregnant mothers eating earth may affect their babies’ brain development.
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Planning to study geophagy in pregnant mothers and its effects on child development
This project plans to collaborate with partners in Zambia to explore if eating earth during pregnancy affects a child’s brain development.
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Expanding AMR Surveillance in Animals with Hybrid Long-Read Sequencing
A veterinary lab in Oregon will use a mix of long- and short-read DNA sequencing to map antimicrobial resistance genes in bacterial samples from various animal sources to improve tracking of resistance.
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Donor milk that keeps its good stuff: safer with high-pressure and UV-C; better digestion and growth for preterm babies
Aims to see if donor human milk treated with high pressure and UV-C keeps bioactive proteins better than standard pasteurization, and whether that helps preterm babies digest nutrients and grow.
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Planning to study geophagy in pregnant mothers and how it could affect children’s brain development
This grant plans to build capacity to study how pregnant mothers eating earth in sub-Saharan Africa may influence their children’s neurodevelopment.
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Vet-LIRN collaboration for animal health surveillance and rapid response
A national program partner in Oregon State University helps veterinarians and researchers quickly test and share information during animal health emergencies to protect people and animals.
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Molecular mechanisms of lipid transfer by bridge-like lipid transfer proteins
A research team will study how bridge-like lipid transfer proteins move fats around cells to support basic cellular functions.
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Virtual Mindful After Cancer program to improve sexual health for breast and gynecologic cancer survivors
A web-based mindfulness program is being tested to help breast and gynecologic cancer survivors who have sexual health concerns.
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How mothers’ milk handling affects gut health peptides in preterm babies
This project looks at how different ways of handling breast milk for preterm babies changes the small gut peptides and their effects.
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Understanding how mobile DNA elements spread in bacteria
Scientists are studying how mobile genetic elements like plasmids move genes between bacteria and shaping traits such as antimicrobial resistance and virulence.
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Gene editing tools to protect and restore sight in inherited retinal diseases
A potential gene-editing therapy using prime editing and targeted lipid nanoparticles to treat inherited retinal diseases that can cause blindness.
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Inhaled nanoparticles carrying AI-optimized CFTR mRNA delivered with a new microfluidic device
Inhaled nanoparticles with AI-improved CFTR mRNA are being developed to help restore lung ion transport for people with cystic fibrosis.
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Smart home system to monitor and personalize drug levels for epilepsy patients
Alderly patients with epilepsy could have their anti-seizure drug levels monitored noninvasively at home using a smart system that gives real-time feedback to adjust dosing.
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New way to map atomic structures of proteins using native mass spectrometry and electron diffraction
A new instrument combines native protein mass spectrometry with electron diffraction to determine atomic structures of large proteins and complexes.
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Magnesium- and zinc-releasing dental materials to protect teeth from new decay
Scientists are testing new tooth fillings that slowly release Mg2+ and Zn2+ to keep the area around a filling healthier and prevent decay from coming back.
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Understanding PAH pollution and safer cleanup
Researchers are improving tests to find and measure harmful polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the environment and in people to help guide safer cleanups for nearby communities.
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How PAH pollution can affect community health
This project uses fast zebrafish tests to find which PAH pollutants at contaminated sites may cause cancer or developmental harm for people who live nearby.
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How common air pollution chemicals (PAHs) may harm human lungs
This project tests how mixtures of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in air can damage human lung cells grown in the lab, to help explain links to asthma and other breathing problems.
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PAHs (pollution from oil, industry, and fires) and community health
Researchers are learning how PAHs—pollutants from oil, industry, and wildfire smoke—affect the health of people living near contaminated sites.
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Retinal protection with non-viral SARM1 siRNA delivered into the eye
A hopeful approach to protect vision by delivering a tiny genetic therapy directly into the eye to slow or prevent photoreceptor cell death in retinal diseases.
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Clean air and heat relief program: improving heart and lung health for kids and patients in Oregon
A large study will look at whether providing free portable air conditioners and air filters to medically vulnerable people, including children, helps reduce breathing and heart health problems.
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Nanoparticle therapy to target endometriosis in women
A new nanoparticle-based treatment aims to melt endometriosis lesions using a special chemistry approach to kill cells causing pain, with the goal of reducing surgery and preserving fertility.
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How genetic differences influence aging and diabetes risk
A study using controlled evolution in models to understand why some people are more prone to age-related diseases like adult-onset diabetes and why aging varies among individuals.
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How species adapt over time using yeast to understand human disease
Researchers study how organisms adapt through evolution using baker’s yeast to learn about complex human diseases.
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Epithelial matrisome and how drugs move through it
A researcher is using 3D models and computer tools to see how the tissue that lines organs affects how medicines move and work in the body.
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Genetic clues to snail and parasite compatibility in schistosomiasis
Scientists are exploring the genes that control how the snail host and the parasite Schistosoma mansoni interact, with the goal of finding new ways to block transmission to people.
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TRAK Portal: a website and phone tool to share environmental exposure results with participants
This project will build an easy-to-use website and smartphone tool that gives people and communities clear, visual reports of their chemical exposure results.
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Nanoparticle imaging and targeted heat therapy to locate and treat ectopic pregnancy
This project is creating tiny, placenta-seeking particles to help doctors safely find early ectopic pregnancies with clearer imaging and to deliver a focused heat treatment that could destroy ectopic tissue without harming the rest of the pregnancy.
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Shift work sleep disruption and knee osteoarthritis in mice
A mouse study will test whether disrupted sleep from shift work worsens knee OA pain, disability, and tissue damage.
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New chemical mixtures to protect organs during freezing
A research team is testing new chemical blends to keep organs alive longer after freezing, which could improve transplant success.
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Virus-like particle vaccine to prevent gonorrhea
A vaccine that uses virus-like particles displaying key gonorrhea proteins to help protect people from antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea.
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How RNA nanoparticles' shape and surface affect delivery to tumors
This work tests different RNA nanoparticle designs to find which ones deliver RNA more reliably to solid tumors for people with cancer.
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Improving children's environmental health through better science, programs, and policy
This program funds quick community-focused projects and trains scientists to use data and family input to reduce environmental risks for infants and young children.
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Protecting young children from environmental hazards
This center brings together researchers, health partners, and communities to create and deliver local programs that reduce environmental risks for children ages 0–11.
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How alcohol changes bone repair in men and women
This project looks at how drinking alcohol changes the way bones break down and rebuild in men and women using both monkey models and human bone samples.
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Virtual mindfulness program to improve sexual health after breast or gynecologic cancer
An online mindfulness program to help breast and gynecologic cancer survivors manage sexual pain, low desire, body image, and intimacy problems.
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New Dental Fillings to Stop Cavities from Coming Back
This project is creating new dental filling materials designed to prevent cavities from forming again around existing fillings.
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Finding important RNA parts and disease-linked RNA changes
This project uses computer models and lab tests to find which parts of human RNA change how genes make proteins, with the goal of helping people affected by genetic and RNA-related conditions.
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How breast milk handling affects protective peptides in preterm babies' intestines
This project compares how fresh, frozen, and pasteurized breast milk change the release and activity of helpful peptides in the intestines of preterm infants.
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A smart, home device to check personalized drug levels
This project aims to create a smart, at-home device that can quickly and personally check medication levels using saliva, especially for people with epilepsy taking anti-seizure drugs.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Oregon State University are recruiting right now?
2, 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.