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Clinical trials and research at Public Health Institute
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 25 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $20.8 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 25NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (25)
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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California worker safety and health surveillance program updates
A state public health program in California is being funded to keep track of worker injuries and illnesses and share ways to prevent them.
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Linking in utero exposures to midlife brain health and Alzheimer's risk
Researchers are studying how environmental exposures before birth may affect thinking skills in midlife and support early signs of Alzheimer's risk.
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Improving Recovery Housing for People on Opioid Medication
Aimed at improving how recovery housing supports people being treated with medications for opioid use disorder.
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Life stress, substance use, and justice involvement across adolescence to adulthood
A national study follows people from adolescence into adulthood to understand how stress and drug use relate to later involvement with the justice system.
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Improving recovery housing for people taking medications for opioid addiction
Trying new ways to help recovery homes better support people taking medications for opioid addiction.
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Cannabis and sober living houses: how weed fits with recovery and policies
This project looks at how cannabis use among people in sober living houses relates to recovery, mental health, and policies, to help SLHs support residents safely.
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Understanding blood cancers in children to improve treatment outcomes
This study is looking at blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma in kids to find better treatments that are less harsh, so young patients can have a better chance of recovery and a happier life after treatment.
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Creating a database for sexually transmitted infection preventives
This study is creating a helpful database to share information about new ways to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and improve contraceptive methods, so patients can have better options for staying safe and healthy.
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Access and maintenance of a database for contraceptive technologies with anti-infective properties
This study is working on new birth control methods that also help protect against infections like HIV and Chlamydia, so people can have better options for safe sex.
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How early-life exposures may lead to aggressive prostate cancer
Researchers are looking at whether exposures in early life or young adulthood that change how cell mitochondria work are linked to early-onset and fatal prostate cancer in men.
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How other people's alcohol and drug use harms families and communities
This project measures how other people's alcohol and drug use hurts children, partners, families, and communities across the United States.
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California Worker Safety and Health Monitoring
This program helps keep California workers safe and healthy by tracking workplace hazards and illnesses, and then sharing ways to prevent them.
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Understanding how life stress, substance use, and the justice system connect from teen years to adulthood
This project looks at how stressful life events, drug and alcohol use, and involvement with the justice system are connected for young people and adults, hoping to find ways to help.
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Understanding Alcohol Use and Its Effects in Communities
This project tracks how adults' drinking habits and life circumstances relate to alcohol-related problems across different communities in the United States.
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Developing new cancer treatments for children and adolescents
This study is looking for new and better treatments for kids and teens with cancer, and it will involve about 130 young patients each year from the US, Canada, and Australia to make sure the treatments fit their needs.
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Investigating how early environmental exposures affect prostate cancer risk
This study is looking at how things in our environment when we're young might affect the chances of developing aggressive prostate cancer later on, and it’s for young men and their families who want to understand more about this risk.
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Helping each other in sober living houses to prevent relapse
This study is looking at how helping each other in sober living houses can make it easier for people to stay sober and avoid relapse, so if you're living in one of these houses, your support for others and their support for you could really make a difference in your recovery journey.
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Understanding the negative effects of alcohol and drugs on families and communities
This study is looking at how the negative effects of alcohol and drug use impact families, friends, and communities, especially during tough times like the opioid crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, and it wants to hear from people about their experiences to help create better support and solutions.
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Improving worker safety and health in California
This study is all about making workplaces in California safer by keeping a close eye on health issues like breathing problems and pesticide-related illnesses, so that we can find better ways to protect workers and help them stay healthy.
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Prenatal chemical exposures linked to midlife thinking and early Alzheimer's signs
This project will look at whether chemical and other exposures during pregnancy are tied to thinking problems and early Alzheimer's-related changes in adults followed since birth.
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Improving treatment for blood cancers in children
This study is looking for better and safer treatments for kids with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, aiming to find specific targets that can help improve their chances of survival and quality of life.
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Examining how the COVID-19 pandemic affected alcohol use in the U.S.
This study is looking at how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed drinking habits and related issues for people in the U.S., especially those who might be more at risk, by asking participants about their alcohol use and mental health during and after the pandemic.
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Investigating how environmental exposures during pregnancy affect cognitive health and Alzheimer's risk later in life.
This study is looking at how harmful substances that pregnant people might come into contact with can affect their children's thinking skills as they grow up, especially when they reach middle age, and it aims to find signs that could show a higher risk of Alzheimer's Disease later in life.
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Improving recovery housing for people using medication to treat opioid addiction
This study is looking at how having a safe and stable home can help people recovering from opioid use disorders, especially those using medication, by making it easier for them to access recovery housing and support, so they can stay on track and build a strong community.
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Exploring recovery housing options for individuals with alcohol and drug use disorders
This study is looking into the different types of recovery homes available across the U.S. for people recovering from alcohol and drug use, to see how these homes help support their recovery journey.
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