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Clinical trials and research at San Francisco State University
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 1 clinical trial run by San Francisco State University that is recruiting, in United States. There are also 22 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $7.4 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 1Clinical trials
- 22NIH research projects
- 1Country
All recruiting trials (1)
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Moon and Sun Brothers — a community HIV prevention program for Spanish-speaking Latino men who have sex with men
This program tries group retreats, weekly discussions, community events, and counseling to see if they reduce sexual HIV risk and boost self‑esteem and social support for Spanish‑speaking Latino immigrant bisexual men and men who have sex with men.
NIH-funded research (22)
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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How brain immune cells shape connections linked to autism and epilepsy
This project watches how brain immune cells called microglia interact with and remove synapses during development to understand links to autism and epilepsy.
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How RNase E in a soil bacterium helps plants host symbiosis
Scientists are studying how a bacterial enzyme packages its RNA inside tiny granules to help a soil bacterium warmly colonize plant roots.
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Targeting the bacterial thymidylate synthase enzyme to fight infections
A new approach aims to block a bacterial enzyme needed to make DNA, potentially stopping infections like tuberculosis and C. difficile with fewer side effects for people.
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How Money Troubles Shape Teens’ Substance Use
This grant studies how financial stress in families relates to teens using alcohol, cannabis, and other substances, to help families and clinicians understand risk.
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Moon and Sun Brothers: HIV prevention groups for Hispanic men
This program offers group sessions using civic participation and peer support to help Hispanic men, including those not exclusively heterosexual, lower behaviors that raise their HIV risk.
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Anti-racist nature-based healing to slow cellular aging in young BIPOC adults
This project looks at whether community-led, culturally grounded nature healing programs can reduce stress and protect cellular markers of aging in transitional-age BIPOC adults.
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Developing functional vision in a single-photoreceptor retina
A study exploring how a pure-rod retina in a small ocean animal could reveal ways to restore vision when one type of photoreceptor dies in people.
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Nature-Based Healing to Protect Health in Young Adults of Color
This project explores how spending time in nature, guided by cultural wisdom, can help young Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) reduce stress and improve their long-term health.
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How bacteria use and control polyamines
Researchers are looking at how bacterial enzymes called polyamine acetyltransferases change small molecules that help bacteria survive, which could help people with bacterial infections.
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How mother's and father's X chromosomes can compete in the body and in cancer
Researchers are looking at whether the versions of the X chromosome you inherit from your mother or father act differently in people and how those differences relate to cancer and other health issues.
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Stopping dangerous bacteria by blocking their unique DNA-making enzyme
Researchers are developing drugs that block a bacterial enzyme used to make DNA to help treat antibiotic-resistant infections like tuberculosis and C. difficile.
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Understanding Adolescent Substance Use and Financial Challenges
This project looks at how experiences related to financial challenges might connect with substance use in young people, including alcohol, cannabis, and other drugs.
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Exploring how nature and anti-racist practices can improve health for young BIPOC individuals.
This study is looking at how experiences of discrimination impact the health of young people of color, ages 18 to 26, and whether being aware of social inequalities can help them cope with stress from racism and improve their health.
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Understanding the genetics of avian malaria viruses
This study looks at how avian malaria viruses affect birds by exploring their genetic makeup, helping wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists understand how these viruses spread and impact bird health.
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How maternal and paternal X chromosomes interact in human biology and cancer
This study looks at how the X chromosomes from mothers and fathers compete with each other and how this affects our health and cancer, with the hope of finding new ways to help people with aging-related diseases.
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Program to help students earn Ph.D.s in biomedical research
This program is designed to help students from under-represented backgrounds get ready for advanced degrees in biomedical research by offering a master's degree at San Francisco State University, where they'll get hands-on research experience and support to help them get into top doctoral programs like UCSF.
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Targeting a specific enzyme to develop new antibiotics against resistant bacterial infections
This study is looking at a special enzyme in some harmful bacteria that cause infections, like tuberculosis, to find out how it works and how we can block it without harming our own cells, which could help create new antibiotics for tough-to-treat infections.
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Using enzymes to create penicillin antibiotics more efficiently
This study is looking at new ways to make penicillin antibiotics, which help treat infections like bacterial meningitis, by using special enzymes to make the process cleaner and more efficient, so that patients can have better access to these important medicines.
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Program to help under-represented students earn Ph.D.s in biomedical research
The Bridges to the Doctorate Program at San Francisco State University is here to help under-represented students who want to earn a Ph.D. in biomedical research by offering them a supportive master's degree experience, hands-on research opportunities, and valuable mentorship to prepare them for their next academic ste
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Connecting high school students with diverse science role models
This program is all about helping high school students discover exciting careers in biomedical science by connecting them with diverse college mentors and sharing inspiring stories of scientists who break the mold, especially for those from underrepresented backgrounds.
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Understanding how certain fish retinas adapt to different light conditions
This study looks at how the Little skate fish can see well in both dim and bright light by exploring the special features of their unique retinas, which might help us find new ways to improve vision for people.
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Promoting diversity and inclusion in science education
This project is all about making science education more inclusive by creating fun lessons that highlight diverse scientists, helping students from all backgrounds feel like they belong and inspiring them to explore careers in science.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by San Francisco State University are recruiting right now?
1, 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
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