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Clinical trials and research at Portland State University
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 19 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $6.1 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 19NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (19)
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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New, stronger medicines to treat malaria in multiple stages
A project to develop new, affordable malaria drugs that work in several stages of the parasite’s life cycle and could be used in people of all ages.
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Chemicals released by vaping cannabis
This work looks at which chemicals are produced when people vape concentrated cannabis and how different devices and formulations change those emissions, with special attention to risks for young users.
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Natural compound-based medicines aiming to cure malaria
New drugs inspired by natural compounds that aim to kill malaria parasites at multiple stages for people at risk of malaria, including children.
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New multi-stage malaria medicines
Developing oral drugs that attack malaria at several stages to help people, including children, and to work against drug-resistant parasites.
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Understanding how certain viruses remain stable in extreme conditions
This study is looking at a special virus that can survive really hot and acidic conditions to help scientists understand how it stays strong, which could eventually lead to better treatments for viral infections.
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Helping Young People in Foster Care Cope and Find Mental Health Support
This project is testing a new group program to help young people leaving foster care manage stress and feel more comfortable asking for mental health help.
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Investigating the chemicals and toxic emissions from cannabis vaping
This study is looking at how vaping cannabis affects health, especially for young people, by figuring out what harmful chemicals are released when different types of cannabis and vaporizers are used, so we can better understand the safety of these products.
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Developing new natural products to fight malaria
This study is working on new malaria medicines inspired by nature to help fight the disease, especially as some current treatments aren't working as well anymore, and it aims to create a safe and affordable option that can tackle different stages of the malaria parasite's life cycle.
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New antimalarial drugs targeting liver and blood stages of malaria
This study is working on new malaria medicines that can help treat both the early and later stages of the infection, especially focusing on making them safe for kids and pregnant women, so we can better fight malaria and prevent it from coming back.
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Improving assessment of language difficulties after brain injury
This study is looking at how to better understand and treat anomia, a language problem that can happen after a stroke, by measuring how severe it is and how quickly people can process language, so that patients can get more personalized help based on their unique needs.
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A program to help young Black adults manage chronic pain.
This study is all about creating a friendly program to help young Black adults learn how to better manage their chronic pain, focusing on the specific challenges they face and using workshops led by peers to teach helpful techniques and improve their overall well-being.
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Investigating how 7-deazaguanines modify DNA
This study is looking at how a special type of modified building block in DNA affects its structure and function in bacteria, which could help us understand more about genetic stability and diseases that might impact patients like you.
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Understanding how cells complete DNA replication
This study looks at how baker's yeast cells copy their DNA, which is important for keeping our genes healthy, and the findings could help us understand more about cancer and other diseases that affect people.
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Helping underrepresented students transition from community colleges to biomedical bachelor’s degrees
This study is all about helping students from diverse backgrounds successfully move from community colleges to universities to earn a biomedical degree, by providing them with training, research experience, and mentorship to boost their skills and confidence in the field.
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Acquiring a new ultracentrifuge for advanced biological research and education
This study is about getting a new ultracentrifuge for Portland State University so that students and researchers in Biology, Physics, and Chemistry can do better experiments and learn more about things like viruses and DNA repair.
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Training programs for improving worker health and safety
This study is all about training future experts in Occupational Health Psychology to help make workplaces safer and healthier for everyone.
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Improving health and well-being for adults with autism
This study is all about making life better for adults with autism by creating helpful tools that capture their experiences and needs, so we can improve the support and services they receive as they grow into adulthood.
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Understanding how cells repair DNA damage caused by UV light
This study looks at how our cells fix DNA damage caused by UV light, which can sometimes lead to cancer, and it aims to find ways to help improve cancer treatments by understanding how these repair processes work.
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Developing safer metal-based agents for medical imaging
This study is working on making safer metal-based substances for medical imaging, like MRI and PET scans, so that patients can get clearer pictures of their health without worrying about harmful effects.
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