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• A digital tool to help decide about an ICD

  We’re testing a patient-friendly online aid to help people with advanced heart failure decide whether an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is right for them.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Stanford University · San Francisco, California and 1 other locations · NCT07913204

• Wise Interventions to Boost Pediatric Weight Control

  This study tests whether adding two quick social-psychology activities (growth mindset and self-affirmation) to a family-based weight management program helps 10–15 year-olds with obesity achieve better BMI outcomes over 12 months.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT07839832

• Reducing Chronic Pain After Cesarean Delivery

  A single-session pain-relief class called Empowered Relief is tested alongside standard postpartum care to see if it helps women who have ongoing pain after cesarean delivery.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT07799883

• Human-created animated art vs AI-created art: does it change how you feel right away?

  This online trial tests whether watching a human-made animated art film or an AI-made one, or doing nothing, quickly changes mood or sense of connection in U.S. adults.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California and 1 other locations · NCT07740148

• SMILE in one eye vs Ray tracing-guided LASIK in the fellow eye

  This study tests two laser vision correction methods—SMILE in one eye and ray-tracing guided LASIK in the other eye—to see which provides better vision and quality of life for adults with myopia and astigmatism.

  Recruiting Phase 4 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT07721714

• Voices Illuminating Solutions for Outdoor Workers’ Needs and Safety

  This trial tests whether adding bilingual Our Voice photovoice participation to standard bilingual occupational health education helps outdoor workers in California better address climate-related health risks.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT07713264

• Digital AI coaching and weekly texts to cut risky drinking in the ED

  A digital AI counseling tool plus weekly SMS reminders aims to help adults with alcohol misuse seen in the emergency department see if their drinking can be reduced.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT07661563

• Empowering Monterey Bay Residents for Collaborative and Equitable Care

  This study tests whether regular phone coaching from a trained research assistant helps low-income and minority patients make shared decisions with their clinicians and feel more activated in their care.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT07652359

• Liver transplant with TLI and ATG conditioning to try stopping or reducing immunosuppression

  This trial tests whether a conditioning regimen with Total Lymphoid Irradiation and Anti-Tthymocyte Globulin after a liver transplant can help patients stop or minimize their immunosuppressive drugs over time.

  Recruiting Phase 1/2 Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT07634562

• A tablet game to help kids with solid organ transplants remember and learn their medicines

  A tablet-based educational game is being tested to see if it helps kids aged 7–17 on solid organ transplants learn about their meds and stay adherent.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT07609303

• Community-led, family-centered communication for Hispanic childhood cancer survivors

  This study tests a family-focused communication approach to help young Hispanic adult survivors, their families, and clinicians talk more effectively about survivorship care.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT07606443

• LATTICE radiotherapy vs moderately dose-escalated palliative radiation for metastases

  This study tests whether LATTICE radiotherapy given in 5 fractions works better than a standard palliative dose for patients with metastatic cancer who have 1–2 sizable tumors.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT07594431

• Ultrasound Debris Clearance to Help Brain Resilience in at‑risk adults

  This pilot test will try a noninvasive low‑intensity focused ultrasound treatment to see if it is safe and doable in amyloid-positive adults who are at risk for Alzheimer's or have mild cognitive impairment, while also seeing if it changes biomarkers or clinical measures.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT07573982

• Animated storytelling video to boost colorectal cancer screening

  A short animated video is being tested to see if it makes adults in the U.S. who haven’t been screened more likely to plan getting screened for colorectal cancer.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT07522177

• How body clocks in young women coordinate across sleep, activity, heart, gut, and menstrual cycles

  This study will try to see how sleep, movement, heart rate, oxygen, gut signals, light exposure, and the menstrual cycle line up in healthy women aged 18–30 over 28 days.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT07459764

• CAR-T therapy to try for active residual disease in LBCL

  This phase 1b study tests whether YTB323 CAR-T cells can help adults with large B-cell lymphoma who still have measurable residual disease after initial therapy.

  Recruiting Phase 1 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT07443137

• TRX103 cell therapy for active non-infectious uveitis

  This early-phase trial tests a single infusion of TRX103 to see if it is safe and tolerable for adults with active non-infectious uveitis.

  Recruiting Phase 1 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT07427628

• Wound cleaning during pilonidal surgery: saline vs. hypochlorous acid

  This study tests whether irrigating the surgical wound with hypochlorous acid during pilonidal disease surgery helps wounds heal faster than saline in Stage 3 cases.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT07417202

• Advocacy, Partnership, Outreach, and Optimized Care for Latinx colorectal cancer patients

  This pilot trial tests a navigator program run by community health workers for newly diagnosed Latinx colorectal cancer patients to see if it improves quality of life and health care use.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT07403981

• Nail bed repair for nail bed injuries: does fixing the nail bed help outcomes?

  In people with nail bed injuries, this study tests whether repairing the nail bed leads to better results than just irrigation and dressing.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT07388823

• First-in-patient safety test of HB-2121 for celiac disease diagnosis

  This test gives a single oral dose of HB-2121 to adults having an EGD for suspected celiac disease to see if it is safe and how it interacts with the small intestine.

  Recruiting Phase 1 Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT07377565

• Early postpartum treatments to reduce PTSD: written exposure versus capnometry-guided breathing

  This project tests whether written exposure therapy or capnometry-guided breathing can reduce PTSD symptoms in new mothers after a traumatic childbirth.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Little Rock, Arkansas and 1 other locations · NCT07342530

• When to give dialysis before surgery in kidney failure patients

  This study tests whether having same-day dialysis before non-emergency surgery is feasible and safe for people with end-stage kidney disease.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT07339202

• Early Introduction of Allergenic Foods in Infants With Extra Support

  This study tests whether giving families educational materials alone or with extra in-person or live-stream support helps parents introduce known allergenic foods to their infants earlier.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT07321522

• Pediatric Healthy Weight Index at Stanford

  This project will test whether a simple score made from wearable activity trackers, continuous glucose monitors, and lab tests can show how well children and teens with obesity use insulin and their overall heart and metabolic health while they start surgery or GLP‑1 therapy.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT07316816

• Early Tacrolimus Taper After Allogeneic Transplant

  This study tests whether stopping tacrolimus early after an allogeneic stem cell transplant is safe and feasible for people with AML, MDS, MF, CML, CMML, or GVHD risk after transplant.

  Recruiting Phase 1 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT07302776

• Community health worker support plus guaranteed basic income for families with newborns

  This project will test whether community health workers, with or without a guaranteed basic income, help English- and Spanish-speaking Medicaid families with newborns use more health and social services and support better early child development.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT07261254

• Optimizing prefrontal excitability to improve depression treatment

  This project will try EEG‑guided TMS using a real‑time TARGET algorithm to see if targeted stimulation helps adults 18–65 with moderate‑to‑severe major depressive disorder.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Stanford University · Iowa City, California and 1 other locations · NCT07242105

• MRI-guided adaptive single-session radiation for liver tumors (SABR)

  This trial will test a single-session, MRI-guided adaptive high-dose radiation (SABR) for adults with primary or metastatic liver tumors to see if on-table MRI planning and replanning can treat tumors without a separate simulation visit.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT07223307

• Skin carotenoid levels and immune aging

  This project will see if skin carotenoid levels are linked to immune health in healthy adults aged 18–30 and 65 and older.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Redwood City, California · NCT07221643

• Digital monitoring to screen for mental health in teens and young adults with cancer

  This project tests whether tracking smartphone and smartwatch data plus short surveys can find and speed help for mental health needs in adolescents and young adults recently diagnosed with cancer.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT07220343

• Virtual reality to enhance behavioral activation for depression in older adults

  This trial will try using a VR headset alongside behavioral activation therapy to help people aged 65 and older who have major depressive disorder.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT07188623

• Teleo virtual therapy for kids: testing engagement and outcomes in clinical care

  We’re testing whether Teleo, a kid-focused virtual therapy platform, keeps young patients more engaged and improves anxiety and mood symptoms compared with standard video calls.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Monterey, California and 1 other locations · NCT07155707

• FACE Phase II: Facial-expression personalization for at-home cognitive training

  This project tests whether a facial-expression personalization system can track and adjust real-time engagement to improve adherence to home-based computerized cognitive training for older adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease.

  Recruiting Phase 1/2 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT07130669

• GPC2-targeted CAR T cell therapy for relapsed or refractory medulloblastoma in children and young adults

  This trial will test whether autologous GPC2-targeted CAR T cells delivered into the brain ventricle are safe and active for children and young adults with relapsed or refractory medulloblastoma or similar CNS embryonal tumors.

  Recruiting Phase 1 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT07087002

• Digital aid to help older adults with HFrEF decide about ICD placement.

  This project will test a web-based decision aid that provides personalized risk information to help older adults with heart failure and low ejection fraction decide whether to get an ICD.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Stanford University · San Francisco, California and 1 other locations · NCT07084142

• Wavefront-guided LASIK versus ray-tracing-guided LASIK in opposite eyes

  We will try wavefront-guided LASIK in one eye and ray-tracing-guided LASIK in the other eye of adults 22 and older with nearsightedness (with up to 3 diopters of astigmatism) to see if one gives better vision outcomes.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT07078799

• Molecular and cellular analysis of uterine lavage from gynecologic surgery

  This will try a new uterine lavage catheter to collect samples from up to 50 adults having gynecologic surgery to see what cells are present.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT07044505

• 3- vs 4-fraction high-dose-rate brachytherapy for cervical cancer

  This will test whether a three-fraction high-dose-rate brachytherapy schedule works as well as the standard four-fraction schedule for adults with locally advanced cervical cancer.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT07022470

• Personalized brain- circuit based approach to pramipexole in depression

  This study tests whether pramipexole helps people with major depressive disorder based on specific brain circuit activity.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT07022405

• Quadriceps strengthening after ACL reconstruction in adolescents

  This project will test whether adding neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and blood flow restriction (BFR) training to standard physical therapy improves knee strength and movement in adolescents after ACL reconstruction.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Sunnyvale, California · NCT07015541

• Hair biomarkers to track chronic stress and resilience in young children

  This project will test whether measuring cortisol and related markers in hair can show chronic stress and resilience in healthy children aged 6 to 24 months and how family factors like adversity, parenting, and poverty relate to those markers.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT07011082

• Connectivity-guided theta-burst stimulation targeting the hippocampus in schizophrenia

  We will try targeted theta-burst TMS guided by brain connectivity to change hippocampus activity in adults with schizophrenia or related psychotic disorders, measuring brain signals with EEG and, for some participants, intracranial electrodes.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT07010614

• How different foods change blood sugar after a meal.

  This project will test whether adding things like fiber, vinegar, amino acids, protein, or exercise to a standard meal changes post-meal blood sugar in people with prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and healthy adults.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT06989164

• Stellate ganglion block to help POTS symptoms

  This study tests whether a stellate ganglion block can improve symptoms and heart rate in adults with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome compared with a sham injection.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Stanford University · Stanford, California and 1 other locations · NCT06953661

• Deep TMS targeting salience-network brain circuits to reduce relapse in Veterans with alcohol use disorder

  This trial tests whether deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) aimed at salience-network targets can help Veterans with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder stay abstinent and lower relapse risk.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06949423

• SWIR Otoscope: Testing a New Way to See Ear Infections in Kids

  This study tests whether a short wave infrared (SWIR) otoscope can better identify middle ear fluid in children undergoing tympanostomy tube placement than a standard white light otoscope.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06944795

• Biobank for monitoring and understanding Huntington's disease

  This study is trying to find new ways to track Huntington's disease by using home monitoring and tests to see how it changes over time for people living with the condition.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06941662

• Bedside virtual reality mindfulness for hospitalized adults

  A VR mindfulness experience is being tested at the bedside to see if it improves well-being and psychosocial outcomes for adults in the hospital compared with standard care.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06935604

• Using AI to enhance cardiology patient care

  This study is testing if using AI tools can help cardiologists make better decisions when treating patients with heart conditions compared to traditional methods.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06935253

• Partially HLA-matched virus-specific T-cell therapy for adenovirus, CMV, or EBV in immunocompromised patients

  This will try partially matched virus-specific T cells to treat adenovirus, CMV, or EBV infections in people whose immune systems are weakened after stem-cell or organ transplants or other immunodeficiencies.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 1/2 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California and 2 other locations · NCT06909110

• Comparing strength breaks and walk breaks for sedentary workers

  This study is testing whether short strength breaks or walking breaks are better for the health and productivity of people who sit for long hours at work.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06909097

• Examining gut microbiome changes during endurance exercise

  This study looks at how endurance exercise affects the gut bacteria of healthy adults aged 18 to 70 and whether changes in diet can help improve recovery from exercise-related stomach issues.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT06903806

• Understanding Neurologic Events After Surgery for Moyamoya Disease

  This study looks at how often patients with Moyamoya Disease experience temporary neurological issues after surgery and what might help reduce these problems during recovery.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06880341

• Daily oral artesunate for people with pulmonary arterial hypertension — safety and tolerability

  Over 20 weeks, adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension will try daily oral artesunate to see if it is safe and tolerable.

  Recruiting Phase 1 Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT06872112

• Culturally tailored ADA meals for Asian Indian and Filipino adults with type 2 diabetes

  This project will test whether culturally tailored, American Diabetes Association–compliant meals improve blood sugar control in Asian Indian and Filipino adults with type 2 diabetes by using a continuous glucose monitor.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT06836479

• Using IV immunoglobulin to lower collagen VII antibodies in dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa

  This trial tests whether IV immunoglobulin given to people with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa who are on VYJUVEK helps wounds heal faster and lowers collagen VII and HSV‑1 antibody levels.

  Recruiting Phase 1/2 Stanford University · Redwood City, California · NCT06834035

• Dipyridamole to prevent low phosphate after kidney transplant

  This study tests whether giving dipyridamole can help keep phosphate levels higher after a kidney transplant and reduce the need for phosphate supplements.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT06824454

• Sleep-focused TMS for Depression

  Aims to see if sleep-state targeted TMS can help people with major depression who have not fully responded to at least one antidepressant.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT06824415

• Extended‑release sodium oxybate for children with narcolepsy type 1

  This will test whether an extended‑release form of sodium oxybate is safer, more convenient, and preferred by children with narcolepsy type 1 compared with non‑extended‑release oxybate options.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Stanford University · Redwood City, California · NCT06809803

• Peripheral nerve stimulation to relieve chronic neuropathic pain in the low back, pelvis, and legs

  This trial tests whether adding peripheral nerve stimulation (using Nalu or SPRINT devices) to usual medical care helps adults with chronic neuropathic pain in the lower back, pelvis, or legs reduce pain and have better treatment responses.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 3 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California and 1 other locations · NCT06741579

• fMRI neurofeedback using the Matter app for depression

  This trial will try fMRI-based neurofeedback delivered through the Matter Neuroscience app to see if it helps adults with mild to moderate major depressive disorder.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT06735885

• Gene therapy to reduce skin cancer recurrence in patients with a specific genetic condition

  This study is testing a new gene therapy to see if it can help people with a specific skin condition reduce the chances of skin cancer coming back after treatment.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 2 Stanford University · Redwood City, California and 1 other locations · NCT06731933

• CHIME: Comparing approaches to support healthy pregnancy and postpartum weight

  This trial will try two different support programs versus usual care to see if they help pregnant people from early pregnancy through one year after birth keep a healthier weight.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Stanford University · Palo Alto, California and 3 other locations · NCT06724172

• Relatlimab, nivolumab, and ipilimumab for melanoma that has spread to the brain

  This trial will test whether the combination of relatlimab, nivolumab, and ipilimumab can help adults with melanoma brain metastases, including those with and without symptoms.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06712927

• Rapid non-invasive brain stimulation to reduce hoarding symptoms

  This study will try short sessions of non-invasive brain stimulation (iTBS) to see if they reduce hoarding symptoms in adults with hoarding disorder.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06712914

• Online Spanish PRT Training for Parents of Young Children with ASD

  Spanish-speaking parents try an online course to learn Pivotal Response Treatment and help their child with language and social skills.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06690255

• Electrical stimulation to improve vision in glaucoma

  This trial will test whether a noninvasive transorbital alternating current stimulation device (EYETRONIC rtACS) can improve vision in adults with moderate open-angle glaucoma.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06685211

• Stanford program to advance robotic surgery for children and adolescents

  This program will try the da Vinci Xi surgical robot in children and adolescents (ages 6–21, ≥15 kg) to see if it is safe and works well for procedures like sleeve gastrectomy, cholecystectomy, splenectomy, hysterectomy, and operations for endometriosis.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT06671639

• Fat‑targeted treatment with pioglitazone or tirzepatide for normal‑weight type 2 diabetes

  This test will see if two fat‑targeting medicines, pioglitazone and tirzepatide, can improve insulin resistance and fat distribution in adults with normal‑weight type 2 diabetes compared with overweight people with diabetes and normal‑weight people without diabetes.

  Recruiting Phase 4 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California and 1 other locations · NCT06657209

• Timing rTMS sessions to improve sleep in people with insomnia

  This pilot will try giving low-frequency rTMS in the morning versus the evening to see if timing changes sleep for adults with insomnia.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06656533

• Using B7-H3 CAR T Cells to treat recurrent ovarian cancer

  This study is testing a new type of immune cell therapy using B7-H3 CAR T cells to see if it can help adults with recurrent ovarian cancer that hasn't responded to standard treatments.

  Recruiting Phase 1 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06646627

• Sleep therapy for children with autism and sleep issues

  This study is testing a new sleep therapy delivered online to see if it can help children with autism who have trouble sleeping.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT06627205

• Combination treatment for advanced Epstein-Barr Virus associated nasopharyngeal carcinoma

  This study is testing a new combination of treatments for people with advanced Epstein-Barr Virus related nasopharyngeal cancer to see if it works better than the usual options.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06592599

• Using deep TMS to treat methamphetamine use disorder in veterans

  This study is testing if a new brain treatment called deep TMS can help veterans with methamphetamine use disorder reduce their cravings and avoid relapse.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06578429

• EEG‑guided propofol to induce dreaming as a therapy for PTSD

  This trial will test whether EEG‑guided propofol anesthesia that induces dreaming can reduce symptoms in adults with PTSD.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT06577636

• RR-HNK treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder.

  This pilot will test whether two intravenous doses of RR-HNK can reduce symptoms in adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder who have not fully responded to standard treatments.

  Recruiting Phase 1/2 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06575075

• Combining tagraxofusp with low-intensity chemotherapy for treating specific types of leukemia

  This study is testing a new treatment combining tagraxofusp with low-intensity chemotherapy to see if it helps people with certain types of leukemia that haven't responded to previous treatments.

  Recruiting Phase 1/2 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06561152

• Orca-T with myeloablative allogeneic stem cell transplant for advanced leukemias and MDS

  This Phase I study tests whether giving Orca-T alongside standard dual‑agent graft‑versus‑host disease prevention is safe in adults (18–70) receiving a myeloablative allogeneic stem cell transplant for acute leukemias or myelodysplastic syndromes.

  Recruiting Phase 1 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06551584

• Using AR/VR to assist ultrasound-guided nerve blocks and line placement.

  This project will try AR or VR headsets during ultrasound-guided nerve blocks and line placements in adults to see if they help clinicians place needles more accurately and comfortably.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT06550193

• Improving hand function in cervical spinal cord injury with nerve transfers and electrical stimulation

  This study is testing if using electrical stimulation during and after nerve surgery can help people with cervical spinal cord injuries regain hand function and feel less pain.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06541041

• Using statins to prevent strictures in Crohn's disease

  This study is testing if taking statins can help adults with Crohn's disease avoid getting strictures after surgery.

  Recruiting Early Phase 1 Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT06538649

• Online Pivotal Response Treatment training for parents of young children with autism

  This program will test whether an online Pivotal Response Treatment course can teach English-speaking parents to deliver PRT effectively to children with autism ages 2 to 5.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT06523387

• Web program to help partners use real-time feedback to support a loved one who drinks heavily

  This project will try a web-based program that gives concerned partners personalized communication feedback based on real-time reports to help them support a loved one who drinks heavily.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Portland, Oregon · NCT06501677

• Using modified T cells to treat certain solid tumors in children and young adults

  This study is testing a new treatment using modified T cells to see if it can help children and young adults with tough-to-treat solid tumors.

  Recruiting Phase 1 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06500819

• Daily ergothioneine supplementation for people with kidney failure on dialysis

  This trial tests whether a daily ergothioneine pill can restore blood ergothioneine levels in people with kidney failure who receive dialysis.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06487546

• Understanding blood changes after exercise in people with restless legs syndrome

  This study tests how regular exercise affects blood proteins in people with restless legs syndrome compared to those who don’t exercise.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT06481176

• Parent-led intervention for autistic children with insistence on sameness

  This study tests if a virtual program for parents can help children with autism, aged 6 to 10, reduce their need for things to be the same all the time.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT06472115

• Talquetamab plus lenalidomide for maintenance after autologous stem cell transplant in multiple myeloma

  Researchers will test whether adding talquetamab to lenalidomide after an autologous stem cell transplant helps people with multiple myeloma stay in remission.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06461988

• Targeted medical therapy for angina with non-obstructive coronary arteries

  This study is testing if a new targeted medication can help people with angina and non-obstructive coronary arteries feel better and improve their quality of life.

  Recruiting Phase 2/3 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06424834

• Guanfacine to improve thinking and attention in depression

  This research will test whether the medication guanfacine, given alongside sertraline, can improve thinking, attention, and brain network function in adults 18–60 with major depressive episodes who have cognitive symptoms.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 2 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California and 1 other locations · NCT06408246

• Using CD22 CAR T Cells after CD19 CAR T Cells for B Cell Leukemia

  This study is testing if giving CD22 CAR T-cell therapy to children and young adults with tough-to-treat B-cell leukemia after they’ve had another CAR T-cell treatment can be safe and effective.

  Recruiting Phase 1 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06408194

• Closed-loop spinal cord stimulation for chronic pelvic pain — effectiveness and safety

  This study will test whether closed-loop spinal cord stimulation can safely reduce chronic pelvic pain in adults whose pain has not improved with standard treatments.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Redwood City, California · NCT06377969

• Investigating how sleep therapy affects emotional regulation

  This study is testing if sleep therapy can help improve emotional control and reduce feelings of depression in people struggling with insomnia.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06373718

• Comparing PTSD treatments for LGBTQIA+ individuals

  This study is testing whether Cognitive Processing Therapy or STAIR Narrative Therapy works better to help LGBTQIA+ adults with PTSD feel better and improve their quality of life.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Stanford University · Palo Alto, California and 1 other locations · NCT06367764

• Behavioral intervention for rigidity in autistic youth

  This study is trying out a 12-week program that helps parents support their autistic kids, aged 4 to 17, in being more flexible and open to change.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT06362733

• Using CAR T cells to treat certain types of B cell lymphomas

  This study is testing a new CAR T cell therapy to see if it can help adults with certain types of B cell lymphomas that haven't improved with other treatments.

  Recruiting Phase 1 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06340737

• Program to reduce food insecurity for hospitalized diabetics

  This study tests whether providing better access to healthy meals and nutrition education can help hospitalized patients with diabetes feel better and improve their overall health.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06329375

• KYV-101 CAR T therapy for adult dermatomyositis

  This study is testing a new CAR T therapy called KYV-101 to see if it can help adults with dermatomyositis who haven't found relief from regular treatments.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 1 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California and 1 other locations · NCT06298019

• Using platelet-rich plasma to treat parosmia

  This study is testing whether injections of platelet-rich plasma can help people with parosmia, a condition that causes distorted smells, feel better after having upper respiratory infections.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06283745

• Scaling team‑based, technology‑enabled care to improve diabetes control for adults with type 2 diabetes

  This project will try a team-based, tech-enabled care program called iPATH to improve blood sugar control for adults with type 2 diabetes treated at federally qualified health centers.

  Recruiting at 4 sites Stanford University · Stanford, California and 3 other locations · NCT06251323

• Using Botox to treat Trigeminal Neuralgia

  This study is testing if Botox can help people with trigeminal neuralgia who haven't found relief from other treatments by seeing if it reduces their pain attacks.

  Recruiting Phase 4 Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT06216886

• Sampling gut bacteria in patients with IBS and functional gastrointestinal disorders

  This study is trying to collect gut bacteria samples from people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome and other digestive issues to see how their microbiome differs from healthy individuals.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Redwood City, California · NCT06215222

• Training to change calf muscle activation in people with knee osteoarthritis

  This study tests if giving real-time feedback on calf muscle use can help people with knee osteoarthritis walk better and feel less pain.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT06208631

• Evaluating a new mental health group for Asians and Asian Americans

  This study is testing a 12-week mental health group for Asian and Asian American patients to see if it helps them feel better and more connected to others.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06185959

• Non-invasive pulsed radiofrequency for chronic nerve pain

  This trial tests whether a non-invasive pulsed radiofrequency device can reduce chronic neuropathic pain in adults after peripheral nerve injury.

  Recruiting Phase 2/3 Stanford University · Redwood City, California · NCT06185816

• Comparing single vs multiple sessions of spine radiosurgery for spinal metastases

  This study tests whether one session or two sessions of targeted radiation therapy can better control tumors in the spine for adults with metastatic cancer.

  Recruiting Phase 3 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06173401

• Investigating how processed foods affect brain reward systems and learning about food cues

  This study is testing how eating ultra-processed foods affects the brains of teenagers aged 13-15, especially in terms of rewards, attention, and memory, compared to healthier, minimally-processed foods.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT06165952

• Cardiac rehabilitation for patients with Fontan failure

  This study tests if a cardiac rehabilitation program can help adults with Fontan failure feel better and improve their daily activities compared to regular care.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Stanford University · Stanford, California and 1 other locations · NCT06150950

• Anti-CD19 CAR-T for non-relapsing progressive multiple sclerosis

  This Phase 1 trial will test whether a single infusion of KYV-101 (anti-CD19 CAR-T cells) is safe and can slow worsening in adults with non-relapsing progressive MS.

  Recruiting Phase 1 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06138132

• Using hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat optic neuropathies

  This study is testing if hyperbaric oxygen therapy can help improve vision and eye health for adults with optic neuropathy.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06128720

• Understanding cognitive outcomes after stroke

  This study looks at how a stroke affects thinking and memory over time in stroke patients compared to people with similar heart risks, to see if certain blood markers can help predict cognitive decline.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06116630

• Improving access and adherence for overactive bladder treatment

  This study is testing a new tool to help women with overactive bladder get better access to treatment and stick with it, so they can feel better and improve their quality of life.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Redwood City, California · NCT06094543

• Using melatonin to improve recovery in teens after surgery

  This study is testing if melatonin can help teenagers recover better and sleep well after having major surgery.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06093477

• Exploring health benefits of natural compounds

  This study is testing whether being around natural compounds can improve people's overall health, including their mood, stress levels, and sleep quality.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06093464

• 5-day preoperative radiation for soft tissue sarcoma

  This study tests whether a shorter, five-day radiation treatment before surgery can safely help people with soft tissue sarcoma in their arms, legs, or abdomen just as well as the usual longer treatment.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06087861

• Comparing A-Linker and Walker for Mobility After Knee Surgery

  This study is testing whether using a new mobility device called the A-Linker helps people move better after knee surgery compared to using a standard walker.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Redwood City, California · NCT06080152

• Cardiohelp ECMO support for children with severe cardiac failure

  This study will test the Cardiohelp VA-ECMO system for up to 30 days and try heparin versus bivalirudin as anticoagulants in children (0–16 years) with severe heart failure who need VA-ECMO.

  Recruiting at 5 sites Phase 2 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California and 4 other locations · NCT06080074

• Personalized Accelerated Chemoradiation for Lung Cancer

  This study is testing a new way to personalize radiation treatment for people with locally advanced lung cancer to see if it works better and is safe.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Stanford University · Palo Alto, California and 1 other locations · NCT06080061

• Using bumetanide to treat Alzheimer's disease

  This study is testing if the diuretic bumetanide can help people with Alzheimer's disease feel better and improve their brain function compared to a placebo.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT06052163

• Reducing childhood obesity in families facing food insecurity

  This study is testing a new program that helps families with young children who don’t have enough food learn about nutrition and prepare healthy meals to see if it can reduce childhood obesity.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California and 1 other locations · NCT06051591

• CARES: Comprehensive Analgesic, Recovery, and Education Support for Surgery

  This trial tests whether combining motivational interviewing–guided opioid tapering with the medication tizanidine helps adults who used opioids long-term before elective surgery stop or return to their pre-surgery opioid levels sooner and recover from pain faster than enhanced usual care.

  Recruiting at 4 sites Phase 3 Stanford University · Stanford, California and 3 other locations · NCT06027099

• Identifying brain markers for chronic low back pain

  This study is testing if brain activity patterns can help predict how chronic low back pain will progress in people who suffer from it.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06025201

• Personalized cognitive training program for mild cognitive impairment

  This study is trying out a personalized computer game designed to help people with mild cognitive impairment improve their thinking skills by adjusting the difficulty based on their heart rate and performance.

  Recruiting Phase 1 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT06005038

• Mapping how repeated brain stimulation changes neural activity using implanted and scalp recordings

  This project will test whether repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) changes brain activity in people with major depressive disorder or epilepsy by comparing direct recordings from implanted electrodes to noninvasive recordings.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT05996900

• Artesunate at increasing doses for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

  This will test whether taking artesunate by mouth at different doses is safe and tolerable for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

  Recruiting Phase 1 Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT05988463

• Using AI to Improve Social Communication in Individuals with Autism

  This study is testing whether an AI app can help young people with autism improve their social communication skills through short daily practice sessions.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT05987774

• Blossom Smart Expander for two-stage implant breast reconstruction or augmentation

  This study will test whether the Blossom Smart Expander, which slowly and continuously delivers small amounts of saline, can replace regular needle fills for women having two-stage implant-based breast reconstruction or augmentation.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT05975372

• Deep brain stimulation for cognitive issues in Parkinson's disease

  This study is testing a new deep brain stimulation method to see if it can help improve thinking and movement problems in people with Parkinson's disease who have mild cognitive issues.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT05968703

• Understanding brain activity changes during ketamine treatment for psychiatric disorders

  This study is testing how ketamine changes brain activity in patients with psychiatric disorders to better understand its benefits and side effects during treatment.

  Recruiting Phase 1 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT05962424

• Treatment of Desmoid Tumors with Nirogacestat and Cryoablation

  This study is testing if a combination of a new oral medication called nirogacestat and a freezing treatment can help people with growing or painful desmoid tumors.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT05949099

• Understanding how ketamine affects OCD symptoms

  This study is testing whether ketamine can help people with OCD who haven't found relief from other treatments by looking at how it affects their brain activity.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT05940324

• Using tirzepatide to improve metabolic health in people with obesity or overweight

  This study is testing if tirzepatide can help people with obesity or being overweight improve their metabolic health and lose weight over 22 weeks.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT05912621

• Using statins to understand and treat Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

  This study is testing if the cholesterol-lowering drug rosuvastatin can help people with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis by looking at how it affects their bile acids and gut bacteria.

  Recruiting Early Phase 1 Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT05912387

• Comparing two imaging techniques for detecting parathyroid adenoma

  This study is testing a new imaging method to see if it can better find parathyroid adenomas in patients who haven't had clear results from the standard imaging technique.

  Recruiting Phase 2/3 Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT05891769

• Understanding oropharyngeal carcinoma and its connection to HPV

  This study is trying to learn more about oropharyngeal cancer and its link to HPV by collecting blood samples from patients to see how the disease changes over time.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT05880797

• iMOVE — virtual reality physical therapy versus traditional physical therapy for hospitalized young people with cancer

  This pilot will test whether virtual reality–based physical therapy helps hospitalized children and young adults with cancer be more physically active than regular physical therapy.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT05876156

• Evaluating outcomes in young patients with B-cell cancers receiving immunotherapy

  This study is testing how well two immunotherapy treatments work for children and young adults with B-cell cancers, like leukemia and lymphoma, by collecting their experiences and outcomes.

  Recruiting at 22 sites Stanford University · Tucson, Arizona and 21 other locations · NCT05865301

• Improving treatment for infants with acute lymphoblastic leukemia

  This study is testing a new treatment using immunotherapy and several medications to see if it can help infants with acute lymphoblastic leukemia feel better and improve their chances of recovery.

  Recruiting at 15 sites Phase 1/2 Stanford University · Phoenix, Arizona and 23 other locations · NCT05848687

• Investigating the links between obesity, insulin resistance, and long COVID

  This study is trying to see if obesity and insulin resistance make long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms worse, by looking at fat tissue and its role in inflammation and the virus.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California and 1 other locations · NCT05833217

• BioBridge plus vascularized lymph node transfer for arm lymphedema

  This trial will test whether adding a BioBridge scaffold to vascularized lymph node transfer helps people with upper-arm lymphedema drain fluid and reduce swelling.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT05825157

• MDMA-assisted cognitive behavioral therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder

  This trial will test whether MDMA combined with cognitive behavioral therapy can help adults with OCD have fewer symptoms.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT05783817

• Improving mental health in schools through mindfulness and therapy

  This study is testing a mindfulness program for teachers and a special therapy for kids in Puerto Rico to see if it helps them feel less stressed and recover from trauma.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California and 2 other locations · NCT05701111

• Identifying exercise-related changes in heart failure patients

  This study is testing how a 12-week exercise program can change certain proteins in the blood of people with heart failure to see if it helps improve their symptoms.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT05696652

• Using N-acetylcysteine to reduce repetitive behaviors in children with autism

  This study is testing if a nutritional supplement called N-acetylcysteine can help reduce repetitive behaviors in children with autism aged 3 to 12.

  Recruiting Phase 2/3 Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT05664789

• Comparing Gokhale Method posture therapy to standard physical therapy for chronic low back pain

  This study is testing if the Gokhale Method for improving posture can help people with chronic low back pain more than regular physical therapy does.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Redwood City, California · NCT05657964

• Web-based intervention for military spouses to reduce alcohol use

  This study tests a new online program designed to help military spouses cut down on alcohol use and encourage their service member partners to seek help.

  Recruiting Stanford University · Palo Alto, California · NCT05619185

• Comparing online cognitive behavioral therapy and a single session pain relief intervention for chronic pain

  This study is testing whether an 8-session online therapy program or a one-time pain relief session works better for people with chronic pain, like those with lupus or pelvic pain.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Stanford University · Phoenix, Arizona and 4 other locations · NCT05612750

• Online guided self-help treatment for adolescent anorexia nervosa

  This study is trying to see if an online self-help treatment for anorexia nervosa works better than traditional video therapy for teenagers aged 12-18.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Stanford University · Stanford, California and 1 other locations · NCT05563649

• Using suvorexant to improve sleep in children with autism

  This study is testing if a sleep medication called suvorexant can help children and teens with autism sleep better.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Stanford University · Stanford, California · NCT05546554

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NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 2249)

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.

• Multimodal AI to predict CAR-T patient response and guide safer, smarter cell design

  A Stanford team is building AI tools that use patient and CAR-T cell data to predict how well a CAR-T therapy will work and what design changes might boost effectiveness and safety for people with cancer.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11640043

• Community-driven model to reduce overdose deaths through smarter resource use

  A Stanford-led project uses a data-driven model to help counties pick the best ways to prevent opioid and stimulant overdoses and save lives.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11626449

• Center for Dissemination and Implementation at Stanford: Research Core

  A Stanford-based program is advancing how evidence-based addiction treatments are implemented across settings to help people with substance use disorders receive better care.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11626448

• Center for Dissemination and Implementation At Stanford (C-DIAS)

  A center-based program at Stanford aims to speed people who need addiction treatments to get evidence-based care.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11623953

• Mitochondrial structure and neuron health in Alzheimer's and ALS

  This grant studies how mitochondrial cristae structure in neurons is controlled and how its disruption may contribute to diseases like Alzheimer's and ALS.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11617744

• Pediatric EMS seizures: simpler age-based midazolam dosing

  A nationwide trial at EMS agencies tests whether using fixed, age-based dosing of midazolam for seizures in children improves treatment speed and safety.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11617686

• Lymph node metastasis and immune tolerance in head and neck cancer

  A study in people with head and neck cancer looks at how cancer spread to lymph nodes may shape the immune system and help tumors grow.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11614785

• BBB Dysfunction after Stroke and Risk for Dementia

  A study at Stanford will look at whether inflammation after a stroke leads to leaky blood vessels and later dementia, by following stroke survivors and comparing them with people without stroke.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11610460

• Understanding how the immune system drives benign prostate enlargement in men

  A Stanford-led project is exploring how immune signals, especially CXCL13, contribute to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) to find more targeted treatments for men facing LUTS.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11605919

• Biospecimen and Bioimaging Core for Prostate Cancer Center

  A centralized Stanford-based core helps cancer researchers access high-quality prostate tissue samples and advanced imaging data to accelerate work on prostate cancer.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11605916

• Administrative Core for a Urology Center at Stanford

  A core administrative program at Stanford supports collaboration, training, and outreach to advance research on benign prostate conditions and urological science.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11605891

• Sodium intake and mortality in a large adult cohort

  A large study in adults looks at how different levels of salt intake relate to the risk of death, using both 24-hour and spot urine samples.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11601108

• WARRIORS: Should women with small abdominal aortic aneurysms get early repair or stay under surveillance?

  A large international study is testing whether women with small abdominal aortic aneurysms should have early repair or watchful waiting, to see if earlier treatment improves survival and quality of life.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11599311

• Gut-immune changes in Lewy Body Diseases and early signs

  A study at Stanford will explore how the gut and its immune system may be linked to Lewy Body diseases like Parkinson’s and related conditions, with findings that could point to new ways to understand and someday treat these illnesses.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11596965

• Ethical multimodal AI platform to improve prostate cancer detection with ultrasound

  A patient-friendly AI system uses ultrasound and MRI information to help doctors better find prostate cancer, aiming to improve accuracy and access.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11596787

• Diet, gut microbiome, and immune health in adults with type 2 diabetes

  A study at Stanford is exploring how fermented foods and their molecules, like lactate, influence gut bacteria and the body's immune and inflammatory responses in adults with adult-onset diabetes.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11596288

• COACH-AI: On-demand AI support to help therapists deliver CPT for trauma

  A Stanford-led project will refine and test an AI assistant that helps therapists deliver Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma more effectively.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11595748

• Immune organoid technology to study human vaccine and infection responses

  Researchers at Stanford are expanding human immune organoids to better understand how the immune system responds to vaccines and infections, using spleen-derived tissues and advanced sequencing.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11591271

• Understanding flu and COVID-19 vaccine responses in people and in the lab

  Researchers at Stanford explore how flu and COVID-19 vaccines work in people and in lab tests to improve protection for adults.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11591264

• New Benzoquinone-Based Sedative for Safer Anesthesia

  A Stanford-led study is exploring a new benzoquinone compound as a potential anesthetic that may work differently from current drugs and reduce side effects.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11590016

• Oral small molecule inhibitors to block SARS-CoV-2 RNA replication

  A Stanford-led project tests a pill that could stop SARS-CoV-2 and related viruses from copying their RNA inside infected cells.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11587830

• Programmable antivirals: Targeting viral RNA structures with LNAs and small molecules

  A patient-friendly program aims to develop throat- and nose-delivered antiviral medicines that target conserved viral RNA structures to treat or prevent infections from SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory viruses.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11587812

• Translation Accelerator Core for rapid antiviral development

  A core at Stanford helps turn promising antiviral ideas for COVID-19 and other RNA viruses into real drugs, with industry-style guidance and preclinical work.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11587811

• Administrative Core supports a center advancing outpatient antiviral drugs for coronaviruses

  A Stanford-led center is coordinating and guiding multiple projects to develop outpatient antiviral drugs for coronaviruses and other RNA viruses with pandemic potential.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11587808

• Outpatient antiviral cocktails to fight SARS-CoV-2 and future RNA viruses

  Researchers at Stanford are developing outpatient antiviral cocktails that could be used easily outside the hospital to treat COVID-19 and future RNA virus infections.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11587807

• Online guided self-help family-based treatment for adolescent anorexia nervosa

  A study is testing a guided self-help version of a proven family-based therapy to help adolescents with anorexia nervosa receive effective treatment more efficiently in real-world clinics.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11587034

• Genetic and Biophysical Insights into How Signals Move Between Cells

  This grant explores how signaling molecules travel through the body's scaffolding to reach their targets, using advanced imaging and cell cultures to understand movement in a key developmental system.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11583759

• Brain signals that help bones stay strong as we age

  A doctor-scientist at Stanford is studying a brain-made chemical called CCN3 and how it helps bones stay healthy and bone marrow fat change as we age and during menopause.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11583166

• How CRISPR-based gene activation could shape immunotherapy responses in clear cell cancers

  A research project at Stanford is using CRISPR-based gene activation to understand why some clear cell ovarian and kidney cancers respond to immunotherapy while others do not.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11583129

• Regulating fat signaling lipids to boost aging muscle health

  This grant explores how fat-derived signaling molecules control muscle growth and health as we age, with the aim of helping people maintain strength and mobility.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11582565

• Activation of deep crypt secretory cells in colonic inflammation (a pathway linked to colitis)

  A research project at Stanford is studying a rare colonic cell type called deep crypt secretory cells to understand how they influence inflammation and healing in inflammatory bowel disease.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11581866

• Peripheral nerve stimulation for chronic neuropathic pain in a new mechanistic trial

  A study at Stanford tests whether a painless-sounding electrical nerve treatment helps people with long-standing neuropathic pain when added to standard care.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11579998

• A platform for delivering regenerative drugs specifically to pancreatic beta cells

  A new method aims to safely deliver regenerative drugs directly to beta cells in people with brittle diabetes to help restore insulin production.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11576748

• New radical-based methods to make complex bioactive molecules

  A scientist-led project at Stanford aims to develop radical-based chemical methods to build complex bioactive compounds more efficiently.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11571345

• Oral antiviral candidate for influenza A to treat outpatients

  A new oral antiviral pill for flu A is being developed to be easy to take at home and to work differently from existing drugs.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11563772

• Selective GAK inhibitors to fight dengue, VEEV and other emerging viral infections

  A Stanford team is testing new, selective inhibitors of GAK to block how certain viruses enter and exit cells, with the goal of a broad antiviral approach that could help people exposed to dengue, VEEV, and similar infections.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11563771

• Child health impacts of overlapping vector-borne diseases in Kenya

  This project looks at how malaria and other mosquito-borne illnesses affect children in Kenya and uses weather data to help predict and prevent outbreaks in kids both there and globally.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11550782

• Mapping how gut bacteria transform drugs

  Scientists will study how the gut microbiome changes thousands of drugs into new forms, which could affect how well a medicine works or whether it causes side effects.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11550022

• New ways to measure how typhoid vaccines work in communities

  Researchers are testing simple, low-cost methods to measure how well typhoid vaccines reduce illness in communities where the disease is common.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11540719

• Ultrasound-triggered ketamine delivery to a brain region to treat chronic pain

  A Stanford team is testing a new way to give ketamine exactly where it’s needed in the brain to relieve chronic pain without opioids.

  NIH research Stanford University · Stanford, United States · NIH-11540446

Quick answers

How many clinical trials run by Stanford University are recruiting right now?

263, as of November 12, 2026. 1 of them was first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 10 countries. The most sites are in United States (263 trials), Puerto Rico (2 trials), Canada (2 trials), Argentina (1 trial), Australia (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 2: 34, Phase 1: 31, Phase 1/2: 13, Phase 4: 7. 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.

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