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• CGM-guided carb awareness education for adults with Type 1 diabetes

  This study tests whether teaching mealtime insulin dosing using CGM data helps adults with Type 1 diabetes who don’t usually count carbs.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07807280

• Protein supplements with or without spices to protect muscle for people on GLP-1 weight loss meds

  This pilot test checks whether daily whey protein, with or without mixed spices, helps preserve muscle mass and strength in adults using GLP-1 weight-loss medicines.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07806838

• Diet Quality Matters: A Nutrition Education Program for Los Angeles Food Rx Participants

  A community-based program will test whether tailored nutrition education and cooking sessions can help low-income adults in LA improve diet quality and reduce cardiometabolic risk.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California and 1 other locations · NCT07792564

• Diet quality in older adults and how two dietary tools compare

  This study tests two diet-quality questionnaires in adults 60 and older who use LA Food Rx produce programs to see which better reflects their eating and BMI.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07780708

• Neuroplastic pain education and guided breathing during awake cataract surgery

  This trial tests whether the STEIN Protocol, a non-drug approach with pain education, guided imagery, and paced breathing, helps adults having cataract surgery require less pain medicine and feel less anxious.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07715591

• Care Disengagement Prevention for People Living with HIV in Indonesia

  This intervention tests a stigma-reduction approach to help people living with HIV in Indonesia stay connected with HIV care.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Depok, West Java · NCT07706634

• Magnesium Supplements for UCLA Athletes: Glycinate, L-threonate, or Placebo

  This randomized study tests whether two magnesium formulations or placebo improve sleep and recovery in UCLA varsity athletes.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07640685

• Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Essential Tremor in Adults

  This early-stage, open-label study tests whether repeated low-intensity focused ultrasound can safely and briefly modulate tremor in people with essential tremor.

  Recruiting Early Phase 1 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07599592

• Health and Response: Digital Markers for Outcomes in Perinatal Depression Treatment

  This study tests whether data from phones and wearables collected early in perinatal depression treatment can better predict outcomes when added to self-reported symptoms.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07577947

• Hemorrhoidal artery embolization versus rubber band ligation for internal hemorrhoid bleeding

  This trial will test whether hemorrhoidal artery embolization or rubber band ligation better stops bleeding and improves symptoms in adults with internal hemorrhoids.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07559630

• TransAction program to improve HIV prevention and care for transgender women in Ho Chi Minh City

  This trial will test whether TransAction—individual risk-reduction sessions, skill-building and group support, plus social events—helps transgender women in Ho Chi Minh City move forward in HIV prevention and care compared with social events alone.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Ho Chi Minh City · NCT07495059

• Can a bedside brain scan (fNIRS) detect activity in healthy people and in people with disorders of consciousness

  This observational study tests whether functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) can measure brain activity at the bedside in healthy adults and in patients with disorders of consciousness in the Neuro-ICU.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07485361

• Bringing long-acting lenacapavir PrEP to people who are unstably housed in Los Angeles County

  This project will try giving long-acting injectable lenacapavir as HIV prevention from UCLA's mobile health vans to adults who are unhoused or facing housing instability in Los Angeles County.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Santa Monica, California · NCT07467018

• Using a 24-hour continuous glucose monitor after delivery to predict future Type 2 diabetes risk in people with gestational diabetes

  This pilot tests whether wearing a continuous glucose monitor for 24 hours immediately after delivery can help predict later Type 2 diabetes risk in people who had gestational diabetes.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07449039

• California MEPS Hub for HIV prevention and reentry support

  This project will test a peer-led, app-based program with small cash incentives to help people with substance use recently released from jail or prison get PrEP, HIV/STI testing, and related services.

  Recruiting at 3 sites University of California, Los Angeles · Oakland, California and 2 other locations · NCT07433985

• Culturally adapted sleep education for older Korean immigrants

  This pilot tests a Korean-language, culturally adapted CBT-I sleep education program to see if it improves sleep for older Korean immigrants with chronic insomnia.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07387406

• Reducing mobility-related treatment interruptions for people with HIV in Malawi

  This pilot tests a package of enhanced counseling, a toll-free helpline, and provider training to help people with HIV in Malawi who travel stay on antiretroviral treatment.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Lilongwe · NCT07329166

• Explicit 15-minute arrival-time messages to help patients arrive on time

  This project will test whether showing an explicit arrival time (15 minutes before the scheduled appointment) in MyChart and automated texts helps primary care patients arrive on time for in-person visits.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07314697

• Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation for Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) in premenopausal women

  A non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation treatment is being tested to see if it helps with jaw pain and related symptoms in premenopausal women with TMD.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07288411

• Mindfulness program using loving‑kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity for healthcare professionals

  This program will test whether a six-week online mindfulness course teaching loving‑kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity can reduce stress in full‑time physicians.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07283744

• An anatomical system to guide surgery for placenta accreta

  This project will try using an intraoperative anatomical classification to help surgeons choose the safest operation for pregnant people at risk of placenta accreta.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07283042

• Psilocybin plus cognitive behavioral therapy for depression

  This trial will test whether two doses of psilocybin given alongside cognitive behavioral therapy help adults aged 21–60 with major depressive disorder.

  Recruiting Phase 1/2 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07281352

• Cryo-freezing of chest nerves to reduce pain after double lung transplant

  This tests whether freezing the nerves around the chest incision during double lung transplant helps adults need fewer opioid pain medicines and recover faster.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California and 2 other locations · NCT07281118

• Coaching and leadership to support autistic elementary students in schools

  This project will test whether a brief teacher-delivered behavior program (RUBIES) plus a school leadership strategy (HELM) can reduce externalizing behaviors in K–5 autistic children and help educators keep using effective practices.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07276750

• Train the immune system to accept a living-donor liver so you may stop lifelong anti-rejection drugs

  This test gives donor stem cells plus a short conditioning treatment to people with HLA-matched living-donor liver transplants to see if they can safely stop long-term immunosuppressive drugs.

  Recruiting Phase 1/2 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07269041

• Developing algorithms to restore complex movement after paralysis using non-invasive sensors in healthy volunteers

  This project tests whether signals from non-invasive sensors worn by healthy volunteers can train algorithms to control computers or assistive devices that might help people with paralysis.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07236892

• Weekly grief support texts for bereaved college students

  This project will test whether a year of weekly Help Texts messages helps bereaved UCLA students reduce grief and depression and improve academic outcomes.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07228260

• New T-UP: Engaging vulnerable students in diabetes prevention

  This project will try an online, student-tailored diabetes prevention program to help UCLA undergraduates with prediabetes or high diabetes risk lose weight.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07225218

• Long-term dynamic-choice program to reduce HIV treatment interruptions in Malawi

  This project will test whether giving people who stopped HIV treatment long-term, flexible choices about services helps them stay on ART in Malawi.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Lilongwe · NCT07220278

• Boosting enjoyment and positive feelings using virtual reality

  This trial tests whether a virtual-reality training that teaches people to savor positive experiences can increase positive affect in adults with depression and low positive affect.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07219875

• A practical program using emotional awareness and expression therapy for Veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain

  This project will try emotional awareness and expression therapy (EAET) versus cognitive behavioral therapy to see if it helps Veterans with moderate-to-severe musculoskeletal chronic pain feel less pain and have fewer mental-health symptoms.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07218757

• VR Fear Conditioning with Brain and Bodily Response in RNS-treated Epilepsy/PTSD

  This study tests how people with an implanted RNS device respond to fear-related cues in a virtual reality setting to see how brain and body signals relate to fear learning.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07216222

• Project SOAR Awakenings for Black American women with breast cancer

  This project tests whether the Project SOAR Awakenings online program can reduce depressive symptoms and fatigue and improve overall well-being for Black American women diagnosed with breast cancer.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07208084

• rTMS (noninvasive brain stimulation) for borderline personality disorder

  This project will try rTMS brain stimulation to see if it reduces symptoms in adults with borderline personality disorder.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California and 1 other locations · NCT07197502

• Monthly penicillin to prevent syphilis during pregnancy

  This trial will test whether monthly benzathine penicillin injections plus counseling in the third trimester can prevent syphilis in pregnant people at higher risk.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 2 University of California, Los Angeles · Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro and 3 other locations · NCT07189208

• Hemorrhoidal artery embolization to improve internal hemorrhoid symptoms

  This trial will try blocking enlarged hemorrhoidal arteries to reduce bleeding and other symptoms in adults with symptomatic internal hemorrhoids who cannot or will not have surgery.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07179601

• Inter-brain synchrony and social connection in schizophrenia

  This study will test whether synchronized brain activity between pairs differs for people with schizophrenia compared with people without psychotic disorders, and whether prompting social closeness increases synchrony.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07177261

• Pomegranate juice for mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis

  The goal is to see if drinking 237 ml of pomegranate juice every day for 8 weeks lowers inflammation and changes gut microbes in adults with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California and 1 other locations · NCT07115862

• Watermelon Juice and Cardiometabolic Health in Postmenopausal Women

  This study tests whether drinking 355 ml of watermelon juice can improve heart and metabolic health markers and boost skin’s resistance to UV damage in postmenopausal women with overweight BMI.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT07006636

• Optimizing PPI prescribing with EHR decision support

  This project tests whether changing EHR prescription defaults and adding active-choice prompts will reduce overprescribing of proton pump inhibitors by UCLA primary care physicians.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06998966

• Personalized lab results for older adults with prediabetes using machine‑learned risk labels

  This trial tests whether adding a machine‑learned “very low risk” label to EHR lab messages helps adults 65 and older understand their prediabetes risk and feel better about their health.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06995378

• Optimizing A1c and TSH Test Orders with Clinical Decision Support

  This study is testing a new alert system to help doctors decide when to order blood tests for diabetes and thyroid function, aiming to reduce unnecessary repeat tests and improve patient care.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06993805

• Mentor Mothers+ support program for pregnant and breastfeeding people who use alcohol

  This trial will test whether Mentor Mothers+—brief motivational sessions delivered by trained local mothers—can reduce alcohol use and improve PrEP or ART adherence among pregnant and breastfeeding people who use alcohol in Cape Town.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Cape Town, Western Cape and 1 other locations · NCT06962592

• Targeted thalamic ultrasound to help recovery after severe brain injury

  This will try focused ultrasound to the thalamus to see if it helps people with a prolonged disorder of consciousness after traumatic brain injury.

  Recruiting at 3 sites University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California and 3 other locations · NCT06939348

• Ketogenic diet for treating bipolar disorder in adolescents

  This study is testing if a ketogenic diet can help teenagers and young adults with bipolar disorder feel better when combined with their usual medications.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California and 3 other locations · NCT06920940

• Postpartum high blood pressure: which medicine works better after delivery

  This trial tests whether extended-release nifedipine works better than labetalol to control blood pressure after giving birth.

  Recruiting Phase 4 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06915792

• Randomized pilot of rTMS for knee arthritis pain and depression

  This pilot will test whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) paired with a Tai Chi program can reduce knee osteoarthritis pain and depressive symptoms in people aged 50 and older.

  Recruiting Early Phase 1 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06906939

• Daily spice consumption and its effects on memory function

  This study is testing whether taking a daily spice capsule can help improve memory in older adults with mild cognitive decline.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06889961

• Story-based web app to help Latinas start mental health treatment

  This test tries a story-driven, interactive web app to see if it helps English- and Spanish-speaking Latinas with moderate anxiety or depression begin mental health treatment compared with a standard informational webpage.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06874790

• High-potency cannabis effects immediately and after a short break

  This test will try smoked cannabis at about 50 mg and 100 mg THC versus placebo in adults who smoke cannabis nearly every day to see how it affects them right away and after a short period without use.

  Recruiting Phase 1 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06859723

• Seeing if CBD reduces the effects of THC

  This trial tests whether different doses of CBD change the effects of THC in adults who regularly use inhaled cannabis.

  Recruiting Phase 1 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06859710

• Using AI to create easy-to-understand summaries of eye care notes

  This study is testing if using AI to create simpler summaries of eye care notes can help patients understand their diagnosis and treatment better.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06859216

• Trigeminal nerve stimulation for children with prenatal alcohol exposure

  This study is testing whether a gentle electric stimulation on the forehead can help children aged 8-12 with ADHD caused by prenatal alcohol exposure feel better and manage their symptoms at home.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06847165

• STOP-HPV scale-up to increase HPV vaccination in clinics

  This trial will test two ways of training clinic teams to see if they increase HPV vaccine starts for 9–12 year olds at well-child visits compared with usual care.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Alexandria, Virginia · NCT06831383

• Preventing relapses in infants with spasms

  This study is testing if a low dose of prednisolone can help prevent relapses in infants with Infantile Epileptic Spasms Syndrome who have responded well to other treatments.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06819670

• TFH-targeting COVID-19 booster vaccines with and without the 's3' component

  This trial will test two experimental COVID-19 booster vaccines — one with an added 's3' component and one without — in healthy adults 40–64 to see if 's3' makes immune responses bigger, broader, and longer-lasting and to check safety.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 1/2 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California and 1 other locations · NCT06810934

• Therapy for public speaking anxiety using mood treatments

  This study is testing whether adding a positive mood treatment or relaxation technique before exposure therapy can help people with social anxiety and public speaking fear feel less anxious.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California and 1 other locations · NCT06776991

• Home telerehabilitation program to improve arm function after stroke

  This program will see if adding six weeks of daily home telerehabilitation for arm exercises to usual care helps people with arm weakness 90–150 days after stroke improve arm function and reduce overall disability.

  Recruiting at 24 sites University of California, Los Angeles · Downey, California and 26 other locations · NCT06682429

• Investigating the impact of diet on African American and white men with prostate cancer on hormone therapy

  This study is testing if a special diet can help African American and white men with prostate cancer on hormone therapy lose weight and improve heart health.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California and 1 other locations · NCT06682390

• Diet challenge to study irritable bowel syndrome and gut microbiota

  This study is testing how a specific diet affects gut bacteria and bowel symptoms in people with irritable bowel syndrome to see if it helps them feel better.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06668922

• Effects of Cytisinicline on Smoking Cues in Daily Smokers

  This study tests if a medication called cytisinicline can help daily smokers reduce their cravings and reactions to cigarette-related triggers.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06617312

• Shockwave therapy for high-grade bone stress injuries in athletes

  This study tests whether extracorporeal shockwave therapy can help athletes with high-grade bone stress injuries feel better and recover faster compared with a sham treatment.

  Recruiting at 3 sites University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California and 3 other locations · NCT06609265

• Using deep rTMS to improve memory in Alzheimer's Disease

  This study is testing if a new brain treatment called deep rTMS can help improve memory in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease.

  Recruiting Phase 1/2 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06597942

• Cognitive training and enhanced treatment for youth at high risk of psychosis in Tunisia

  This study is testing two different treatment approaches to see if they can help young people at high risk for psychosis improve their daily functioning over 12 weeks.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Tunis · NCT06582901

• Outcomes after physician-modified fenestrated and branched stent grafts for complex aortic aneurysms

  This study will test whether physician-modified fenestrated and branched stent grafts are safe and effective for people with juxtarenal, pararenal, or thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms who are high risk for open surgery.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06526676

• Effects of polyphenols on cognitive decline in older adults

  This study is testing if a supplement made from polyphenols, which are found in Mediterranean foods, can help older adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease keep their brains healthy and slow down cognitive decline.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06507254

• Effects of prebiotics on gut health in ulcerative colitis

  This study is testing if taking prebiotics can improve gut health in people with ulcerative colitis who have active symptoms.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06495658

• Understanding motivations for self-administering alcohol in people with alcohol use disorder

  This study is trying to understand why people with alcohol use disorder choose to drink alcohol by looking at their feelings, thoughts, and reactions while they self-administer alcohol in a controlled setting.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06494891

• Using a pill sensor system to improve HIV treatment adherence

  This study is testing a new pill sensor system to see if it helps adults with HIV stick to their treatment better and improve their health.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06480578

• Testing if friends help adolescents better manage emotions

  This study tests if having a friend helps teenagers handle their emotions better than trying to manage them on their own.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06458920

• Using hybrid closed-loop insulin pumps to improve diabetes management in diverse adults

  This study is testing if a new type of insulin pump can help adults with poorly controlled Type 1 Diabetes manage their condition better, especially those from different backgrounds who usually have trouble accessing diabetes technology.

  Recruiting at 3 sites University of California, Los Angeles · Santa Monica, California and 2 other locations · NCT06453928

• Weak scalp electrical stimulation to protect the brain after an acute ischemic stroke

  This trial will test whether a weak electrical current applied to the scalp can increase collateral blood flow and protect brain tissue in adults with acute ischemic stroke who are not candidates for clot removal.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Phase 2 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California and 2 other locations · NCT06440707

• Reducing fear responses in phobia patients using brain activity techniques

  This study is testing a new way to help people with phobias, like fear of spiders or snakes, by using brain activity techniques to reduce their fear without them having to face their fears directly.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06420557

• Transplantation of Bladders or Kidneys with Bladders from Deceased Donors

  This study is testing if transplanting bladders from deceased donors can help people with severe bladder diseases, including those who need both a kidney and bladder transplant.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06337942

• Injecting antibiotics to treat chronic wounds

  This study tests if injecting antibiotics can help people with chronic wounds heal better than just standard wound care.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06327113

• Thiamine treatment for cognitive issues after heart surgery

  This study is testing if giving thiamine to patients with heart disease after heart surgery can help improve their thinking and memory skills.

  Recruiting Early Phase 1 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06326996

• Improving brain function in adults with Type 2 diabetes using thiamine

  This study is testing if taking thiamine can help improve brain function and mood in adults with Type 2 diabetes.

  Recruiting Early Phase 1 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06322212

• Engagement of community health workers to support recovery from substance use disorders

  This study is testing whether support from community health workers can help people with substance use disorders engage better in treatment and improve their recovery experience after visiting the emergency department.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Providence, Rhode Island · NCT06320015

• Acupuncture for reducing pain in stable angina

  This study is testing if a specific acupuncture treatment can help people with stable angina feel less pain compared to those who just watch talks for five weeks.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06311461

• Understanding how spinal cord stimulation affects chronic low back pain

  This study is testing how spinal cord stimulation can help people with chronic low back pain feel better and improve their daily activities.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06310226

• Using laser therapy to reduce lower back pain after spinal surgery

  This study is testing if a special laser therapy can help people with chronic lower back pain feel better after having spinal surgery.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California and 1 other locations · NCT06282770

• Using continuous glucose monitors to help manage obesity in kids and teens

  This study tests if using continuous glucose monitors can help kids and teens with obesity manage their weight by seeing how it affects their eating habits and activity levels.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06254768

• Using cannabidiol to help reduce cigarette smoking

  This study is testing if taking cannabidiol (CBD) can help people who want to quit smoking cigarettes reduce their tobacco use.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University of California, Los Angeles · North Hollywood, California · NCT06218056

• Impact of CFTR Modulators on Sinus Health in Young Children with Cystic Fibrosis

  This study is testing if a new treatment for cystic fibrosis can improve sinus health and smell in young children aged 2-8.

  Recruiting at 6 sites University of California, Los Angeles · Aurora, Colorado and 5 other locations · NCT06191640

• Comparing pain management methods for hip surgery in children with cerebral palsy

  This study is testing whether local anesthetic injections can help manage pain better than traditional epidural anesthesia for children with cerebral palsy after hip surgery.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Phase 4 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California and 3 other locations · NCT06189781

• Optimizing treatment for adhesive small bowel obstruction

  This study is testing whether using nasogastric tubes or water-soluble contrast can improve treatment for adults with adhesive small bowel obstruction and help them feel better.

  Recruiting Phase 3 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06182319

• pH-sensitive MRI-guided resection for glioblastoma

  This trial will test whether using a pH-sensitive MRI scan (CEST‑EPI) to guide more extensive surgery can help adults with newly diagnosed or recurrent IDH‑wildtype glioblastoma by finding and removing infiltrative tumor beyond standard imaging.

  Recruiting Phase 1 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06176066

• Using larynx and vocal tract techniques to lower vocal fold contact pressure

  This program will try resonant voice therapy to see if it lowers vocal fold contact pressure in adults with phonotraumatic mid-membranous vocal fold lesions.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06165536

• Predicting worsening of pulmonary fibrosis using AI from CT scans

  This study is testing if using AI to analyze CT scans can help predict which patients with pulmonary fibrosis are likely to get worse over time.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT06162884

• Using Telerehabilitation and Sensors to Help People with Low Vision

  This study tests whether using online rehabilitation and special sensors can help people with low vision improve their quality of life better than traditional in-person care.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Fullerton, California and 8 other locations · NCT06107881

• Personalized brain stimulation for long-term symptoms after concussion

  This study will try personalized, noninvasive brain stimulation (TMS) to reduce dizziness, headaches, memory problems, and other lasting symptoms in adults aged 18–65 after a concussion.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University of California, Los Angeles · Westwood, Los Angeles, California · NCT06073886

• Comparing Remimazolam and Midazolam for Cataract Surgery

  This study is testing if a new anesthesia called Remimazolam can help older patients have better thinking skills after cataract surgery compared to the standard anesthesia, Midazolam.

  Recruiting Phase 4 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05980117

• Fimepinostat treatment for Cushing Disease

  This study is testing a new drug called Fimepinostat to see if it can safely help people with Cushing Disease feel better.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05971758

• Examining surgery and medications for obstructive sleep apnea

  This study is testing if soft palate surgery and certain medications can help people with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea who can't use a CPAP machine feel better and breathe easier.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University of California, Los Angeles · Santa Monica, California and 1 other locations · NCT05953610

• Using spinal cord stimulation to reduce ventilator dependence in ARDS patients

  This study is testing if a new non-invasive spinal cord stimulation can help patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome who are on ventilators keep their breathing muscles strong and reduce their dependence on the machine.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05928052

• Improving digital therapy for Latinx community college students

  This study is testing if adding peer coaching to digital therapy helps Latinx community college students at East Los Angeles College feel better and stay engaged with their mental health treatment.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05908565

• Improving cognition through telehealth exercise and cognitive training for first-episode schizophrenia

  This study is testing whether combining online exercise and brain training can help people who are experiencing their first episode of schizophrenia improve their thinking skills.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05890183

• Effects of smoked and oral THC on pain and intoxication based on age

  This study is testing how different ages affect the pain relief and intoxication from smoked and oral THC, to see if it works differently for younger and older adults.

  Recruiting Phase 1 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05865470

• Early intervention for infants at risk for autism

  This study is testing the best time to start helping babies who might be at risk for autism because they have an older sibling with the condition, to see if early coaching can improve their communication skills.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California and 1 other locations · NCT05853861

• Mindfulness training for resilient students in marginalized communities

  This study is testing whether mindfulness training can help high school students from marginalized communities manage stress and improve their emotional health while they succeed in school.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05846282

• Using low-dose Buprenorphine to improve social motivation in schizophrenia

  This study is testing if low-dose Buprenorphine can help people with schizophrenia feel more motivated to engage in social activities.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05778591

• Exploring the effects of MDMA on social motivation in schizophrenia

  This study is testing if different doses of MDMA can help people with schizophrenia feel more motivated to engage socially and improve their quality of life.

  Recruiting Phase 1/2 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05770375

• Comparing two types of artificial discs for neck surgery

  This study is testing two different artificial discs for neck surgery to see which one helps people with neck problems feel better and move more easily after surgery.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05701059

• Personalized accelerated TMS for hospitalized adults with major depression

  This project will test whether individualized accelerated TMS given over several days helps hospitalized adults with moderate-to-severe major depressive disorder feel better faster.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05645575

• Evaluating brain stimulation for treating depression

  This study is testing if a new brain stimulation treatment can help people with major depression feel better by using small electrical currents on specific areas of the brain.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05598034

• Evaluating mental health care for community college students

  This study is testing different ways to provide mental health care for community college students dealing with depression and anxiety to see which approach helps them the most.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05591937

• Mindfulness practices to improve sleep in college students

  This study tests if mindfulness practices can help first-year college students who have trouble sleeping feel better and improve their sleep quality.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05576090

• Weight loss app for adolescents

  This study is testing a new smartphone app to help teenagers with obesity cut down on overeating by getting their feedback during the development process.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05530538

• Inducing immunological tolerance in kidney transplant patients using stem cell infusion

  This study is testing whether giving stem cells from the same donor to kidney transplant patients can help them stop taking their immunosuppressive medications safely.

  Recruiting Phase 1 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05525507

• Exploring the effects of writing on health in older adults

  This study tests if writing about personal experiences can improve the health and well-being of healthy older adults aged 65 and above.

  Recruiting Phase 1 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05524597

• Using platelet expression and blood flow analysis to predict recurrent stroke risk

  This study is trying to see if certain blood cell markers and blood flow patterns can help predict the risk of having another stroke in people who have already had a minor stroke or a temporary stroke-like event.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05518305

• Treating insomnia to improve heart and metabolic health in older adults with PTSD

  This study is testing if treating insomnia with therapy can help older adults with PTSD improve their heart health and overall well-being.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · North Hills, California · NCT05516277

• Forehead temperature therapy for insomnia in adults with Tourette's disorder

  This study tests if a forehead temperature therapy can help adults with Tourette's disorder sleep better and feel less anxious and depressed.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05499741

• Understanding and enhancing memory during sleep

  This study is trying to see how sleep affects memory by recording brain activity in people with epilepsy and using sounds and electrical signals to see if they can improve memory.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05452122

• Improving sleep health for Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers

  This study is testing a new sleep program to see if it can help improve sleep quality and overall well-being for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers.

  Recruiting at 3 sites University of California, Los Angeles · La Jolla, California and 2 other locations · NCT05452031

• Naturalistic treatment and follow-up for youth with bipolar spectrum disorders

  This study looks at young people aged 9 to 19 with bipolar spectrum disorders to see how well they do over a year while receiving standard treatments and tracking their progress.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California and 3 other locations · NCT05427123

• Assessing brown fat activity in obese patients using semaglutide

  This study is trying to see if the weight loss medication semaglutide can boost the activity of brown fat in obese people to help them lose weight.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05419726

• Using spinal cord stimulation to improve breathing during surgery

  This study is testing if a special electrical stimulation can help improve breathing in patients having brain or spinal cord surgery and reduce breathing problems caused by pain medications.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05356286

• Transvaginal electrical stimulation for pelvic pain relief

  This study is testing whether high-frequency electrical stimulation can help women with pelvic pain feel better compared to standard care like education and exercise.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05354869

• Investigating inflammation and glutamate in depressed adolescents

  This study is testing how stress affects inflammation and a brain chemical in teenagers with depression to see if these factors can help predict how well they respond to common antidepressants over time.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05329441

• Comparing emergency care approaches for youth suicide prevention

  This study tests whether providing emergency care alone or adding follow-up support helps young people aged 13-24 who come to the hospital with suicidal thoughts feel better and stay engaged in mental health treatment.

  Recruiting at 5 sites Phase 2 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California and 4 other locations · NCT05304065

• Evaluating secretin levels in adolescents with anorexia nervosa

  This study is testing how secretin hormone levels differ in hospitalized teens with anorexia nervosa who have high urine output compared to those who don’t.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05235867

• Evaluating the use of surgical mesh in breast reconstruction

  This study is testing if using surgical mesh can improve the results of breast reconstruction for women who are having surgery right after a mastectomy.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05190978

• Comparing Insulin Detemir and NPH for Managing Diabetes in Pregnancy

  This study is testing whether insulin detemir or NPH is better for managing blood sugar in pregnant women with diabetes and if it affects the risk of low blood sugar in their newborns.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05124457

• Oral THC and CBD in Men and Women

  This study tests how oral THC and CBD behave in the body and whether recently smoked THC can be detected in saliva, in adults who use cannabis but aren’t seeking treatment.

  Recruiting Phase 1 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05067387

• UCLA Perinatal Biospecimen Repository for pregnancy research

  This study is collecting and storing blood and tissue samples from pregnant women to help researchers learn more about pregnancy-related health issues.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT05035160

• Weight loss program using mobile health technology for obese young patients after stem cell transplant

  This study is testing a mobile health program to help obese young people aged 13-30 who have had a stem cell transplant lose weight and improve their eating habits over four months.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT04997473

• Creating a tool to improve CT imaging decisions for blunt trauma patients

  This study is testing a new tool to help doctors decide when CT scans are really needed for patients with blunt trauma to avoid unnecessary radiation and costs.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT04937868

• Improving breathing in patients with cervical spinal cord injuries using neuromodulation

  This study is testing if a special device can help people with cervical spinal cord injuries breathe better and reduce their reliance on ventilators.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California and 1 other locations · NCT04883463

• Effects of Ferric Citrate on Kidney Health in Children

  This study is testing if ferric citrate can help improve kidney health in children aged 6-18 with chronic kidney disease.

  Recruiting at 18 sites Phase 2 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California and 19 other locations · NCT04741646

• Identifying factors to improve frailty in critically ill patients

  This study looks at critically ill patients to see if certain factors can help improve their frailty and recovery by tracking muscle loss and health over time.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT04717869

• Brain imaging to predict response to spinal cord stimulation for chronic low back pain

  This study is testing if brain scans can help predict how well spinal cord stimulation will work for people with chronic low back pain.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT04658628

• Using focused ultrasound to treat generalized anxiety disorder

  This study is testing whether a new ultrasound treatment can help people with generalized anxiety disorder who haven't found relief from regular medications.

  Recruiting at 3 sites University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California and 2 other locations · NCT04557891

• Examining brain stimulation effects on pain in depression

  This study is testing whether a type of brain stimulation can help people with depression who also have chronic pain feel better.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT04556890

• Exploring a new therapy for adolescents with PTSD

  This study is testing a new therapy called Reminder Focused Positive Psychiatry to see if it can help teenagers aged 11-15 with PTSD feel better.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT04529031

• Examining the effects of sinus surgery on cystic fibrosis patients

  This study is testing whether sinus surgery can improve health and quality of life for cystic fibrosis patients who have ongoing sinus problems, compared to those just getting medical treatment.

  Recruiting at 9 sites University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California and 8 other locations · NCT04469439

• Relieving eye-surface discomfort in glaucoma patients using multiple eye drops

  This will try Xiidra eye drops to relieve ocular surface discomfort in people with glaucoma who are using one or more topical glaucoma medications.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Fountain Valley, California · NCT04354545

• Deep brain stimulation for chronic low back pain

  This study is testing if deep brain stimulation can help people with chronic low back pain who haven't found relief from regular treatments.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California and 1 other locations · NCT04085406

• Preventing osteoarthritis after ACL injuries with biologic therapy

  This study is testing if a drug called anakinra can help prevent osteoarthritis in young people who have injured their ACL.

  Recruiting Early Phase 1 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT03968913

• Pain control for children with lateral condyle fractures

  This study tests if a special pain relief method called an infraclavicular nerve block can help children with arm fractures feel less pain after surgery compared to regular care.

  Recruiting Phase 4 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT03796572

• Pain control options after elbow surgery in children

  This study is testing two different ways to manage pain after elbow surgery in kids to see which one works better and uses fewer strong medications.

  Recruiting Phase 4 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT03759028

• Comparing sedation methods for patients with acute ischemic stroke undergoing thrombectomy

  This study is testing two different sedation methods during a procedure for patients with acute ischemic stroke to see which one helps improve blood flow and recovery.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT03737786

• Combined kidney and blood stem cell transplant from a sibling donor

  This study is testing a new treatment for kidney transplant recipients to see if using a sibling's blood stem cells can help them accept their new kidney without needing lifelong medications to prevent rejection.

  Recruiting Phase 1/2 University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT03707262

• Using HIFU to treat prostate cancer

  This study looks at how well High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) works for treating prostate cancer and how it affects patients' quality of life before and after the treatment.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT03620786

• Registry for patients with ASXL-related disorders

  This study is collecting information from patients with Bohring-Opitz, Shashi-Pena, and Bainbridge-Ropers Syndromes to learn more about their conditions and how to manage them better.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT03303716

• Improving bladder function in spinal cord injury patients using neuromodulation

  This study is testing if new electrical and magnetic treatments can help people with spinal cord injuries improve their bladder control and function.

  Recruiting University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, California · NCT02331979

• Evaluating the upper airway in obstructive sleep apnea using drug-induced sleep endoscopy

  This study is testing if a special sleep test using medication can help doctors better understand the airways of people with obstructive sleep apnea who are thinking about surgery.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University of California, Los Angeles · Santa Monica, California · NCT00695214

NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 1727)

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.

• Understanding how genetic changes in blood cells relate to heart disease in people with HIV

  A study will look at how age-related blood cell mutations and large chromosomal changes might contribute to heart disease risk in people living with HIV.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11642564

• Systems genetics of vascular smooth muscle phenotypes in heart disease

  Aims to understand how genetic differences influence vascular smooth muscle cells to improve prevention and treatment of coronary artery disease.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11641638

• Motivation for Alcohol Use in Humans and How It Can Be Measured

  This grant explores how people are motivated to drink alcohol and tests a safe, controlled way to study that motivation to inform better treatments for alcohol use disorder.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11632189

• Overcoming CAR T cell resistance with tumor-targeted IL-12 to boost anti-tumor immunity

  Aims to make CAR T cell therapy work better for solid tumors by using tumor-focused IL-12 to boost the body’s attack on cancer.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11624691

• PediCODE: A Biorepository and Consortium for CoDE - Congenital Diarrhea and Enteropathy

  A nationwide effort to collect clinical data and patient-derived samples to uncover the genetic causes of congenital diarrhea and enteropathy and to build a resource that helps researchers study these diseases.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11620095

• Mentor Moms+: a community-led plan to cut alcohol use and HIV risk during pregnancy in South Africa

  A community-based program adapts a trusted peer-led model to help pregnant and lactating people reduce alcohol use and HIV risk in South Africa.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11612340

• Pulmonary embolism prognosis using CT image analytics

  A CT-based approach uses imaging data to predict who with an acute pulmonary embolism may develop chronic problems, helping guide care.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11607839

• Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation for Prenatal Alcohol Exposure

  This project tests a gentle brain therapy called trigeminal nerve stimulation to help children exposed to alcohol before birth who show ADHD-like symptoms.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11607120

• Understanding how autism and schizophrenia risk genes affect brain development

  Scientists are testing how mutations in certain autism and schizophrenia risk genes change brain cells and networks, using patient-derived cells and organoids.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11606500

• Sex-specific pathways of sympathetic dysregulation in TMD and related pain disorders

  This study looks at how stress-driven signals in the nervous system may worsen jaw pain and related conditions, especially in women, to find why some people develop stronger pain and tissue changes.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11600905

• Understanding recovery after stroke-related arm weakness using 3D movement tracking

  A new NIH grant aims to measure how people regain arm movement after a stroke using advanced, markerless 3D motion tracking to give clearer, more personalized recovery information.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11599330

• Smartphone ultrasound to speed trauma diagnosis in Cameroon

  A low-cost smartphone ultrasound program is being tested to help frontline trauma teams in Cameroon quickly find life-threatening injuries.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11596290

• Innate and Adaptive Immunoregulation in Liver Transplant Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury

  A liver transplant-focused project investigates how the body’s early and later immune responses affect transplant failure or success after reperfusion.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11594128

• Understanding how inflammation resolves after liver injury to improve transplant outcomes

  A research project in humans and animals looks at how the liver heals after blood flow is temporarily cut off and then restored, which can affect transplant success and tumor surgery recovery.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11594127

• CEACAM1 Splicing and Liver Injury: a pathway to safer donor livers

  A research project is exploring how a liver gene that can be cut into different pieces affects liver damage after transplant, with the aim of making donor livers safer and more recoverable.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11594126

• Computational Biostatistics and Network Modelling for Liver Transplant Immunoregulation

  A research team at UCLA will combine big data analysis, biostatistics, and network modelling to better understand how the immune system behaves after liver transplant injuries, with a focus on both animal models and human tissue.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11594125

• Liver Surgery Core for Human and Mouse Studies

  A core group at UCLA helps collect human liver transplant samples and perform precise mouse liver surgery to study liver injury and transplant outcomes.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11594124

• Administrative Core for a translational research program

  A core group manages and coordinates the program’s activities, helping researchers stay organized and compliant so more time can be spent on science that helps patients.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11594123

• Understanding how aging-related cell aging affects brain inflammation after surgery

  This grant explores how aging-related cellular changes after surgery can worsen brain inflammation and delirium, especially in older adults with neurodegenerative risk.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11592550

• Measuring pelvic floor muscle fitness in women with myofascial pelvic pain

  A non-invasive imaging method uses near-infrared spectroscopy to map how well pelvic floor muscles work in adult women with myofascial pelvic pain.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11592207

• Emotional awareness and expression therapy for veterans with chronic pain

  A pragmatic trial will test EAET, a psychological treatment, for veterans who have chronic pain and related mental health symptoms.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11592202

• Adenosine-based help to speed up bone fracture healing in older adults

  A biomaterial-based approach delivers adenosine locally to fractures to speed healing in aging bones.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11591716

• Molecularly engineered HA lubricants to protect cartilage after knee injuries

  A researcher team at UCLA is testing a new self-healing, cartilage-adhering hyaluronic acid lubricant to reduce joint damage after ACL or cartilage injuries.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11591492

• ACE Administrative Core for Coordinated Autoimmune Research

  A central administrative core at UCLA coordinates multiple autoimmune research projects to keep collaborations smooth, compliant, and on track to help people with autoimmune conditions.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11591246

• New immune-target ideas for autoimmune endocrine diseases

  Doctors are exploring immune-based ideas to treat autoimmune diseases that affect hormone-producing glands.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11591245

• Clinical CT Imaging to identify and subtype pulmonary hypertension in COPD

  A new CT imaging approach aims to help doctors detect and classify pulmonary hypertension in people with COPD.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11583955

• International Children and Families HIV Clinical Trials Network for Maternal and Adolescent Care

  A network conducts high-quality HIV and TB clinical trials to improve treatments for pregnant women, infants, children, and adolescents affected by HIV in resource-limited settings.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11583801

• How poverty policies may affect Alzheimer's and related dementias

  This project looks at whether social policies that reduce poverty can lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11575639

• People and Place: How geography affects HIV care and substance use in Los Angeles

  Aims to understand how where you live in LA affects HIV care and substance use, and to adapt a proven intervention to help PLWH who use substances connect with better care.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11571598

• Dopamine pathways shaping flexible learning in the brain

  This grant studies how specific brain dopamine pathways contribute to flexible, model-based learning that could influence decision making in people with substance use issues.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11548313

• Ecologically-realistic perceptual decision making in brain injury

  Researchers are testing how real-life visual decisions form from brain signals in people with acquired brain injury, using computer models and naturalistic tasks.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11538871

• Heart and lung health after TB: understanding how TB affects the heart and lungs, especially with HIV

  This NIH grant studies how prior tuberculosis affects heart and lung health, including the impact of HIV, to help people with TB-related health problems.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11538866

• Project STRIVE: Mindful self-regulation to support resilient students

  A mindfulness-based program is tested with BIPOC students who are academically striving to see if it helps balance academic success with better physical and mental health.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11538100

• Long-term HIV antibody therapy by targeting B cells with a gene therapy vector

  A gene therapy approach aims to get a patient’s own B cells to continuously make HIV-fighting antibodies to control the virus.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11537080

• Harnessing the body's response to leptospirosis to aid diagnosis and prognosis

  This grant aims to develop new ways to detect leptospirosis earlier and predict how severe it might become by studying the body's own response.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11535302

• Harnessing the body’s response to Leptospirosis to improve diagnosis and prognosis

  A research program at UCLA aims to use how the body responds to leptospirosis to make better diagnoses and predict outcomes for patients.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11535277

• Harnessing the body's response to a dangerous infection to help diagnose and predict outcomes

  A large, multi-project effort aims to use how the body reacts to leptospirosis to improve diagnosis and prognosis for patients affected by this infection.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11535237

• Harnessing the body’s response to leptospirosis for diagnosis and prognosis

  A multi-site team is working to develop how the body naturally responds to leptospirosis to improve how we diagnose the infection and predict its course.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11533862

• Understanding how deadly Leptospira causes disease and adapts in the human body

  A research team will study how the bacteria Leptospira causes illness and survives in people to find ways to prevent or treat infections.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11533813

• Science Core for Biomedical Research Advancements

  A NIH-funded program supports collaborative science infrastructure at UCLA to accelerate biomedical discoveries that could benefit patients.

  NIH research University of California Los Angeles · Los Angeles, United States · NIH-11533812

Quick answers

How many clinical trials run by University of California Los Angeles are recruiting right now?

147, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 8 countries. The most sites are in United States (140 trials), Malawi (2 trials), South Africa (1 trial), Indonesia (1 trial), Brazil (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 2: 17, Phase 1: 7, Phase 1/2: 6, Early Phase 1: 5. 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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