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Clinical trials and research at Pacific University

• 2Clinical trials
• 6NIH research projects
• 2Countries

All recruiting trials (2)

• Oral carotenoid supplements to support retinal health in healthy adults

  This project will test whether taking an oral carotenoid supplement can boost protective macular pigment and improve vision-related measures in healthy adults aged 18–75.

  Recruiting Pacific University · Forest Grove, Oregon · NCT07314411

• Improving parenting skills in Kibera through SafeCare Kenya

  This study is testing a program called SafeCare Kenya to see if it can help parents of young children improve their parenting skills and family health compared to regular care.

  Recruiting Pacific University · Nairobi · NCT06363695

NIH-funded research (6)

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.

• Building Community Health Workers’ Capacity to Support Parents with Young Children in Kenya

  A project in Kenya trains and supports Community Health Workers to help parents of young children prevent and reduce risk factors for noncommunicable diseases.

  NIH research Pacific University · Forest Grove, United States · NIH-11474064

• Implementing SafeCare Kenya to empower community health workers for parents with young children

  A program in Kenya trains community health workers to support parents of young children to reduce risk of future health problems like mental health issues and injuries.

  NIH research Pacific University · Forest Grove, United States · NIH-11379957

• SafeCare Kenya: training community health workers to support parents of young children

  This project trains community health workers to help Kenyan parents learn parenting and safety skills to prevent child maltreatment and long-term health problems.

  NIH research Pacific University · Forest Grove, United States · NIH-11375539

• Ornithine decarboxylase as a therapy target in Leishmania

  A small science project is exploring how blocking a parasite’s tiny chemical factory could lead to safer, more effective treatments for leishmaniasis.

  NIH research Pacific University · Forest Grove, United States · NIH-11360370

• SafeCare Kenya: Supporting Parents to Prevent Health Issues in Young Children

  This project helps community health workers in Kenya teach parents new skills to protect young children from maltreatment, which can lead to long-term health problems.

  NIH research Pacific University · Forest Grove, United States · NIH-11144339

• Investigating natural compounds to lower high blood pressure

  This study is looking at how natural compounds found in some foods might help lower blood pressure and improve heart health, and it's aimed at finding new ways to manage high blood pressure for people like you.

  NIH research Pacific University · Forest Grove, United States · NIH-10914842

Quick answers

How many clinical trials run by Pacific 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?

In 2 countries. The most sites are in Kenya (1 trial), United States (1 trial). 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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