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Clinical trials and research at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 103 clinical trials run by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey that are recruiting, at sites in 3 countries (most in United States (101), Nepal (1), Israel (1)). By phase: Phase 2 (21), Phase 1 (6), Phase 3 (5), Phase 4 (3). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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ctDNA-guided stopping of immune therapy in advanced melanoma
This study tests whether stopping immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy after 12 months is safe for patients with advanced melanoma who have undetectable ctDNA and disease control.
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Personalized brain-targeted TMS for smoking cessation
A personalized brain-guided Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) approach is tested against a standard TMS method to see if it better changes reward brain activity and reduces cravings and smoking in adults with tobacco use disorder.
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Luminal Bladder Cancer: Testing Neoadjuvant Therapy vs Immediate Surgery in Luminal MIBC
We’re testing whether moving straight to radical cystectomy is safe and effective for patients with luminal muscle-invasive bladder cancer compared to the standard neoadjuvant therapy followed by surgery.
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Genetics of Blood Cancers in the U.S. population
This study tests how genetic factors relate to blood cancers by collecting saliva DNA and online health surveys from at least 10,000 U.S. adults.
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Sun Safe Together: a digital skin cancer prevention approach for teens and their parents
A small, single-arm trial will test whether a 12-week digital program using teen MMS messages and a private Facebook group for parents can feasibly and acceptably improve sun safety among adolescents and their parents.
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Exercise and nasal insulin in Type 2 diabetes: does adding insulin spray help the brain more
In older adults with Type 2 diabetes, researchers are testing whether combining regular exercise with an intranasal insulin spray improves brain blood flow and thinking abilities more than exercise with a placebo spray.
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Gait Adaptation Training for people with MS
This pilot program tests a gait adaptation training approach to see if it helps improve mobility and thinking skills in adults with multiple sclerosis.
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HPV self-sampling in the ED to screen under-screened women
This study tests whether giving an HPV self-sampling kit in the emergency department can help under-screened women get screened for cervical cancer and find those with HPV to guide follow-up care.
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Adaptive MR-guided pelvic radiation for endometrial cancer
We’re testing a shorter, 15-session MR-guided pelvic radiation treatment to see if it is safe and tolerable for endometrial cancer patients needing adjuvant therapy.
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Low-sodium versus usual-salt diet after heart failure hospitalization
This will test whether a low-sodium (cardiac) diet lowers 30-day hospital readmissions for adults recently hospitalized with heart failure.
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Asking hospitalized older adults about CPR and code status through the electronic medical record using different wording
This trial tests whether different ways of wording CPR and 'death' in the hospital electronic patient portal change how adults 65 and older choose their code status.
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Optimizing neoadjuvant treatment for HER2‑positive early breast cancer
This trial will test whether using a new biomarker called HARPS to guide pre-surgery HER2-targeted therapy (trastuzumab and pertuzumab, with chemotherapy added when needed) improves treatment response for people with HER2‑positive early breast cancer.
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ALA-enriched nutrition to prevent cognitive decline in older adults with APOE4
This study will test whether taking daily alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) supplements can slow cognitive decline and improve brain blood-vessel and barrier health in older adults with mild cognitive impairment who carry the APOE4 gene.
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Emotional Empowerment and Lifelong Strength for young Black adults
This pilot will try a 12-week, culturally tailored mental health education program to help young Black adults with past trauma better understand and manage trauma- and substance use–related mental health concerns.
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Postoperative infusion pump versus nerve block for pain after knee or shoulder surgery
This study will try a postoperative local anesthetic infusion pump versus a preoperative nerve block to see which reduces pain for adults having ACL, shoulder labrum/rotator cuff, or certain knee surgeries.
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Charcoal-filtered versus regular cigarette filters: effects on perceptions, smoking, and exposure
This trial will test whether using charcoal-filtered versus regular cigarette filters changes what adult smokers think of the product, how they smoke, and their exposure to harmful chemicals.
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AI-delivered DBT skills to prevent suicide in older adults with HIV
This project will test an AI chatbot that delivers DBT skills to help adults aged 50+ living with HIV manage strong emotions and reduce suicidal thoughts.
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Pelashield PainGuard versus Restrata for healing after HS wide excision
This research will test whether the Pelashield PainGuard dressing helps adults having wide excision for hidradenitis suppurativa heal faster and need less opioid pain medicine than the standard Restrata dressing.
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Digital sleep treatment for teens with insomnia after hospitalization
This project will try a six-session digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (Sleepio) plus usual care to see if it helps 14–18-year-olds recently hospitalized for suicide risk who have insomnia.
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Mobile-based obstetric monitoring for hypertension and diabetes during pregnancy
A mobile app-based program lets pregnant people with high blood pressure or gestational diabetes track BP and glucose at home and share results with their care team to guide care.
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Rutgers University Genetics of Kidney Disease
This project will see if genes are linked to kidney disease risk by collecting health surveys and saliva DNA from people 18 and older in the U.S.
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Rutgers Genetics of Pulmonary Hypertension
This online project will try to see if genetic differences affect the risk of pulmonary hypertension in U.S. adults, and anyone 18 or older can join whether or not they have PH.
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Mindfulness smartphone program plus counseling and nicotine replacement to help cancer survivors quit smoking
This project will try a mindfulness smartphone app together with brief face-to-face counseling and nicotine replacement to help cancer survivors who smoke quit.
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Using a computer model to guide treatment for acquired dyslexia
This trial will test whether a computer (neural network) model can predict which of two 60-hour therapies will better help people with new reading problems after a left-hemisphere stroke.
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RADA16 gel to help kids recover after tonsillectomy
This study tests whether applying RADA16 gel during pediatric tonsillectomy improves recovery compared with standard care.
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Once-daily long-acting insulin versus long-acting plus mealtime insulin for blood sugar control in pregnancy
This trial will test whether once-daily long-acting insulin alone can control blood sugars as well as long-acting insulin plus mealtime short-acting insulin for pregnant people with gestational or type 2 diabetes.
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VR program to improve focus during homework for emerging adults with ADHD
This trial will test whether using a virtual reality headset, with or without real-time feedback about focus, helps 18–25-year-olds with ADHD stay focused while doing homework and studying.
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Telehealth coaching to support lung cancer screening decisions for Hispanic adults
This project will test a culturally adapted telehealth decision-coaching and navigation program delivered by bilingual navigators to help Hispanic adults at high risk decide about and access low-dose CT lung cancer screening.
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DPYD-guided fluoropyrimidine dose adjustment for patients with one DPYD gene variant
This trial will test whether giving lower doses of fluoropyrimidine chemotherapy based on a patient's DPYD gene result reduces severe (Grade 3–4) side effects in people with colorectal, breast, or head and neck cancers who carry one DPYD variant.
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Project CARE: Hereditary cancer risk checks in primary care
This project will test whether sending primary care patients a chatbot link can identify people at high hereditary cancer risk and connect them to genetic counseling and testing.
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RADA16 hydrogel use during adult tonsillectomy
This trial will test whether applying RADA16 hydrogel during adult tonsillectomy reduces postoperative pain, bleeding, and the need for extra opioid medication.
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High-school youth-led program to boost adult cancer screening
This project will test whether training New Brunswick high school students to act as health advocates can increase cancer screening awareness and uptake among adult family members who are overdue for screening.
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Multitasking strategy training to boost executive control in healthy older adults
This trial tests whether a web-based multitasking game, with or without strategy training, helps healthy adults aged 60–75 improve their executive control.
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Massed Prolonged Exposure for PTSD and Substance Use
This study tests whether giving Prolonged Exposure therapy in a massed format during intensive outpatient treatment helps adults with PTSD and substance use disorders reduce PTSD symptoms and days of substance use.
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Impact of Peanut Consumption on Health During Weight Loss in Older Adults
This study is testing if eating peanuts every day can help older adults who are trying to lose weight improve their bone health and overall well-being compared to those who don’t eat peanuts.
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Latin dancing to improve sleep for Hispanic cancer survivors
We'll try a culturally tailored Latin dance program to see if it helps Hispanic cancer survivors sleep better than usual care.
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Measuring bite force to understand dental pain
This study is testing how strong people's bite is when they have dental pain to see if it can help improve pain management and reduce the need for opioids during dental treatments.
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Sequential gemcitabine plus Jelmyto for favorable high-grade upper tract urothelial cancer
This trial tests whether giving gemcitabine followed by Jelmyto directly into the kidney can control favorable high‑grade upper tract urothelial cancer and help people avoid kidney removal.
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Innovative home therapy games for children with cerebral palsy and speech issues
This study is testing fun computer games that help kids with cerebral palsy improve their speech and arm movements while making therapy more enjoyable.
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Nurse-led virtual diabetes care with a smartphone app for adults on Medicaid and insulin
This 12-month pilot will test whether a nurse-led program using a smartphone app, MyChart messages, and phone coaching helps adults on Medicaid who have type 2 diabetes and use insulin better manage their blood sugar.
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Light therapy for severe neonatal brain bleeding
This study is testing if a special light therapy can help newborns with severe brain bleeding feel better and develop normally over time.
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CBT-I for insomnia in older African American adults
This project will try an eight-session online CBT-I program to see if it helps older African American adults who have chronic insomnia.
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Understanding how genes affect breast cancer risk
This study is trying to see how genes affect the risk of breast cancer by collecting health surveys and saliva samples from people aged 18 and older in the US.
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Understanding decision-making in schizophrenia through brain imaging and daily experiences
This study is testing how attention and thinking strategies affect decision-making in people with schizophrenia while they do tasks in an MRI scanner, to see if it helps them make better choices in everyday life.
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Superior laryngeal nerve block for vocal fold surgery
This trial will test whether giving a numbing and steroid injection near the superior laryngeal nerve during vocal fold lesion removal reduces pain and coughing and helps the voice recover in adults having vocal cord surgery.
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Optimizing TMS Pulse Protocols for Reward Processing in Smokers
This study is trying out different brain stimulation techniques to see if they can help smokers manage their cravings and make better decisions.
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Improving health behaviors in emergency patients with high blood sugar
This study is testing whether giving educational materials to emergency patients with high blood sugar can help them understand diabetes better and improve their health habits.
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Guanfacine plus mindfulness to support buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder.
This trial will test whether adding the medication guanfacine and a mindfulness program to buprenorphine helps adults with opioid use disorder reduce cravings and stay in treatment.
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Restoring gut health in infants after antibiotic use with fecal transplants
This study is testing whether giving healthy poop from the same child back to infants and toddlers who have taken antibiotics can help restore their gut health.
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Understanding how exercise and extracellular vesicles affect insulin action in diabetes
This study is testing how exercise affects tiny particles in the body that may influence insulin action and heart health in people with type 2 diabetes.
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Monitoring lung function during episodes of low oxygen in newborns
This study is testing how different types of low oxygen episodes affect the lung function of very preterm babies to help find better ways to manage these episodes.
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Using tirzepatide to help with weight loss in early-stage breast cancer patients
This study is testing if the medication tirzepatide can help women with early-stage breast cancer lose at least 5% of their body weight while they receive treatment.
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Understanding how craving affects decision-making in opioid use disorder
This study is testing how cravings for opioids affect the choices people with opioid use disorder make when deciding what to buy, using brain scans to see what's happening in their minds during the process.
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Examining morning exercise effects on sleep and mood in college students
This study tests if exercising in the morning can help college students sleep better and feel happier compared to those who stick to evening workouts.
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Exploring the history of neonatology through oral interviews
This study is talking to doctors, nurses, and social workers who have worked in NICUs since the 1960s to see how changes in technology and science have affected how we care for newborns.
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Liver transplantation for patients with advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
This study is testing if liver transplantation can help patients with advanced bile duct cancer live longer after they’ve had treatment, compared to those who only received chemotherapy.
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Combining pre-operative radiation with Abemaciclib and Letrozole for breast cancer
This study is testing if giving radiation therapy together with two medications, Abemaciclib and Letrozole, is safe and effective for people with hormone receptor positive/HER2 negative breast cancer before surgery.
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Amino acid-fortified oral rehydration for kids with diarrhea
This study tests if a special rehydration drink with added amino acids can help young children with diarrhea feel better faster than the usual rehydration drink.
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Improving genetic education and testing for Black cancer survivors
This study is testing whether a chatbot can help Black cancer survivors learn more about genetic testing and encourage them to get tested compared to regular care.
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Combination therapy for cognitive impairment and metabolic syndrome
This study is testing a new treatment using a nasal insulin spray and a diabetes medication to see if it can help older adults with mild cognitive impairment and metabolic syndrome improve their thinking and overall health.
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Understanding how decision-making affects memory in humans
This study is trying to see how the choices we make affect our memory, especially in people with mental health issues.
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Using motivational interviewing and mindfulness to help reduce substance use
This study is testing whether combining motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques can help people who struggle with using multiple substances, like opioids and tobacco, to reduce their use.
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Mindfulness training for patients on methadone treatment
This study is testing if adding mindfulness training to methadone treatment can help people with opioid use disorder manage their pain and reduce their opioid use.
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Combining Naltrexone and Propranolol with Immunotherapy for Advanced Melanoma
This study is testing if combining two medications, naltrexone and propranolol, with immune therapy can help people with advanced melanoma feel better and improve their treatment results.
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Assessment and treatment model for challenging behavior in children
This study is testing a new guide to help kids aged 3 to 17 with challenging behaviors, like aggression and self-injury, to see if it can improve their treatment and support.
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Evaluating the effects of extinction bursts in children with problem behaviors
This study tests how different ways of rewarding kids aged 3 to 17 with problem behaviors can help reduce the increase in bad behavior that sometimes happens when treatment starts.
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Training program to improve imitation skills in young children with autism
This study is testing a new training program to see if it can help young children with autism improve their imitation skills.
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Combination treatment for late-stage metastatic colorectal cancer
This study is testing a new combination of treatments for people with late-stage metastatic colorectal cancer to see if it can help control their disease and extend the time before it gets worse.
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Using brain stimulation to improve navigation skills
This study is testing if using brain stimulation can help people improve their navigation skills while they explore virtual environments.
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Understanding lung injury from ozone exposure
This study is testing how breathing in ozone affects lung injury by looking at immune cell activity in the mucus of people who will exercise after being exposed to both clean air and ozone.
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Improving communication and reducing destructive behavior in children with developmental disabilities
This study is testing new ways to help children with developmental disabilities learn to communicate better and reduce harmful behaviors like self-injury and aggression.
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Online training program to improve job skills for young people with mental health conditions
This study is testing an online training program that helps young people with mental health conditions learn important job skills to improve their chances of finding and keeping a job.
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Identifying the best brain target for TMS to help smokers
This study is testing if a specific brain stimulation technique can help smokers by improving their decision-making and reducing cravings.
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Analyzing metabolic pathways in hormone receptor positive breast cancer
This study tests how a special glucose infusion during breast cancer surgery can help researchers understand the metabolism of hormone receptor positive breast cancer to improve future treatments.
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Using sulfasalazine to lower hormone levels and prevent preterm birth in pregnant women
This study is testing if the medication sulfasalazine can help pregnant women who have had preterm births by lowering certain hormone levels and preventing them from having another preterm birth.
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Vibratory Stimulation to Improve Balance Recovery
Researchers will test whether stochastic vibratory stimulation can help older adults with proprioceptive deficits recover balance after a trip.
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Immunotherapy using E7 TCR-T cells for HPV-related cancers
This study is testing a new immunotherapy using E7 TCR-T cells to see if it can help people with advanced HPV-related cancers like cervical and throat cancer feel better and improve their health.
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E7 T-cell therapy for advanced HPV-related cancers
This study is testing a new treatment using specially modified immune cells to see if it can help people with advanced cancers linked to HPV feel better and live longer.
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Exercise to enhance brain health in older African Americans
This study is testing whether two types of exercise, Cardio-Dance Fitness and Strength, Flexibility, and Balance, can help improve brain health and lower Alzheimer's risk in older African Americans.
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High dose buprenorphine induction for opioid use disorder in the emergency department
This study is testing if a higher dose of buprenorphine can help people with opioid use disorder in the emergency department feel better and stay engaged in treatment.
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Comparing IVIG and SCIG dosing for CIDP
This trial will test whether body composition changes how IVIG and SCIG deliver protective antibodies in adults with CIDP.
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Using statins to reduce heart problems in breast cancer patients receiving HER2 therapy
This study is testing if adding a cholesterol-lowering medication called Lipitor can help protect the hearts of women with early-stage HER2 positive breast cancer who are getting treatment.
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Evaluating a new approach to reduce problem behaviors in children
This study is testing a new way to help children aged 3 to 17 with serious problem behaviors, like aggression and self-injury, by alternating between sessions where they get what they want and sessions where they don’t, to see if it helps reduce those behaviors.
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Exploring the Temporo-masseteric Nerve Block in Healthy Volunteers
This study is testing how a specific nerve block injection affects muscle activity and bite strength in healthy volunteers to see if it can help with pain relief.
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KK-LC-1 TCR-T Cell Therapy for Various Cancers
This study is testing a new type of immune cell therapy to see if it can safely treat certain metastatic cancers that have a specific protein, like gastric, breast, cervical, and lung cancers.
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Palliative radiation treatment for painful bone and non-bone metastases
This study is testing if higher doses of radiation can help reduce pain and improve quality of life for people with painful bone and non-bone cancer spread.
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Behavioral intervention to reduce exercise anxiety in cardiac rehabilitation patients
This study is testing a new program to help people over 40 in cardiac rehab feel less anxious about exercising by gradually getting them used to the feelings that come with it.
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Mobile health intervention for skin cancer prevention among Hispanics
This study is testing a mobile health program using WhatsApp to see if it can help Hispanic people adopt better sun protection habits to prevent skin cancer.
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Online skin self-exam program for melanoma survivors
This study is testing a new online program to help melanoma survivors do better skin self-exams and see if it works better than just reading an educational webpage.
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Using Tislelizumab after liver treatment for liver cancer
This study is testing if Tislelizumab can help people with advanced liver cancer live longer and have fewer problems after their initial treatment.
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New treatment approach for advanced lung and head and neck cancers
This study is testing a new treatment plan that combines chemotherapy and immunotherapy to see if it can help people with advanced lung or head and neck cancers while reducing the amount of chemotherapy they need.
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Reducing pain from wisdom tooth extractions
This study is testing a new pain relief method for people getting their lower wisdom teeth removed to see if it can help reduce the need for opioid painkillers.
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Treatment for advanced gastric and esophageal cancers
This study is testing a new chemotherapy treatment called sFOLFOXIRI to see if it can help people with advanced gastric and esophageal cancers feel better and live longer.
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Using a high fiber product to reduce chemotherapy-related diarrhea in colon cancer patients
This study is testing whether a high fiber product can help people with metastatic colon cancer reduce diarrhea caused by chemotherapy.
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Investigating how pancreatic cancer uses nutrients to survive
This study is testing how pancreatic cancer uses sugar to survive by looking at tissue samples from patients during surgery to see if it behaves differently than normal pancreatic cells.
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Using melatonin to prevent kidney injury in hospitalized patients
This study is testing if melatonin can help prevent kidney injury in hospitalized patients who are receiving antibiotic treatment.
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Mindfulness intervention for older adults with serious illness and their caregivers
This study is testing a mindfulness app to see if it can help older adults with serious illnesses and their caregivers feel less anxious and cope better with their challenges.
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Using Twin Block anesthesia to manage pain after wisdom tooth removal
This study is testing if a new dental anesthesia technique called Twin Block can help reduce pain after wisdom tooth removal compared to a placebo.
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Using virtual reality to enhance cycling for people with Parkinson's disease
This study tests if using virtual reality while cycling can make the exercise more enjoyable and effective for people with Parkinson's disease.
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Using loratadine to reduce bone pain from G-CSF in multiple myeloma patients during stem cell mobilization
This study is testing if taking loratadine can help reduce bone pain in multiple myeloma patients who are receiving G-CSF during stem cell collection.
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Improving Functional Communication Training for Children with Problem Behaviors
This study is testing new ways to improve communication training for children with aggressive or self-harming behaviors to see if it helps them behave better in different situations.
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Genomic analysis of blood and tissue samples from cancer patients
This study is testing whether analyzing blood and tissue samples from cancer patients can help find specific genetic changes that might improve treatment options, especially for rare cancers.
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Understanding the effects of 3q29 deletion and duplication syndromes
This study is trying to learn more about the health and behavior effects of 3q29 deletion and duplication syndromes in people who have these conditions, their healthy siblings, and others of similar age.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey are recruiting right now?
103, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 3 countries. The most sites are in United States (101 trials), Nepal (1 trial), Israel (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 2: 21, Phase 1: 6, Phase 3: 5, Phase 4: 3. 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
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