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Clinical trials and research at University of California Riverside
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 2 clinical trials run by University of California Riverside that are recruiting, in United States. There are also 213 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $84.2 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 2Clinical trials
- 213NIH research projects
- 1Country
All recruiting trials (2)
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Promotora navigation to improve mental health access for Latinx and Native American adults
This pilot will test whether a promotora-led navigation program helps underserved Latinx and Native American adults reduce stress and connect with behavioral health care.
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Digital health intervention for children with ADHD
This study is testing a smartwatch and smartphone app to see if it can help children aged 8-12 with ADHD improve their symptoms over 16 weeks.
NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 213)
Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.
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Cellular programming by plant signaling in cancer and other diseases
Scientists are studying how plant cell signals control gene activity in the nucleus and mitochondria to understand faulty regulation that can occur in cancers and other disorders.
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Caveolin-1 helps brain vessels stay healthy after juvenile concussion
A study in kids and young adults looks at how a protein called Caveolin-1 affects brain blood vessels after a mild concussion and whether targeting it could protect long-term brain health.
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How tiny cell antennae control signals linked to birth defects and cancer
Researchers are looking for new proteins in cells' tiny antennae that control signals involved in certain birth defects and cancers to point toward future treatments.
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New ways to make natural compounds that could fight cancer, Alzheimer's, and inflammation
A scientist team will make and test natural-looking molecules to see if they can block proteins linked to cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and inflammatory conditions.
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Promoting Coping Skills to Reduce Health Gaps in Teens and Young Adults
A study tests a shift-and-persist coping approach to help racial/ethnic minority teens and young adults handle stress and reduce risks for chronic disease.
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Laser particle barcoding to track live cells and their omics in breast cancer
A new technique uses special laser-coded particles to follow individual breast cancer cells in real time while linking their live behavior to multi-omics data.
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Single-molecule look at how autoimmune cells communicate
A new tech called NanoSMS would let doctors and researchers peek at the molecules released by individual immune cells to understand autoimmune diseases better.
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Understanding brain signals across time and frequency to better treat brain disorders
A neuroscience grant aims to develop new ways to analyze brain activity across time and frequency to better understand and treat neurological and mental disorders.
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Epigenetic factors that keep adult skin stem cells healthy
Researchers are studying how epigenetic changes help skin stem cells in adults stay healthy and support skin repair as we age.
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Outreach to accelerate drug development and clinical trials for cancer at UCR and City of Hope
A partnership between UC Riverside and City of Hope aims to build drug development resources and training to move ideas from local universities into cancer therapies and clinical trials for patients.
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Diversity-centered training to develop cancer drugs for all Americans
A cancer drug research education program aims to build diverse scientists and strengthen how new therapies are developed for diverse patients.
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Planning and Evaluation for UCR–City of Hope Cancer Center Partnership
A planning and evaluation core supports a cancer center partnership to build capacity, education, and translational resources for advancing cancer research and drug development.
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Capacity Building to foster cancer research collaborations between City of Hope and UC Riverside
A program to help early-career cancer researchers at UC Riverside partner with senior investigators at City of Hope to build joint projects and pursue NIH funding.
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Administrative Core for City of Hope/UCR Cancer Research Partnership
A centralized leadership and operations grant to help two leading cancer centers work together on cancer research, trials, and outreach.
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Drug development capacity building between UCR and City of Hope to speed cancer therapies
A UCR-CoH partnership aims to strengthen drug development and training so that local ideas can move toward cancer therapies and clinical trials.
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Identification of GP38 and NP antibodies that protect against CCHFV
A study to understand how specific antibodies can protect people from Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus and how these antibodies work.
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How certain chemicals affect gut bacteria and defense against gut infections
This grant looks at how exposure to non-drug chemicals changes the gut’s trillions of bacteria and how that affects your chance of getting infections like Salmonella or cholera.
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EndoU: How a calcium-activated RNA cutter helps cells decide fate
A scientist-led project will explore how a calcium-activated RNA-cleaving enzyme called EndoU controls cell survival and development, with potential links to several cancers.
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Diagnostics on demand: a biosensor platform to detect multiple small molecules
A new biosensor platform aims to quickly and cheaply create tests for many small molecules using a plant-based receptor.
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New ways to detect and treat sepsis using smart phages and CRISPR
A new approach aims to quickly detect and treat sepsis by using engineered phages and CRISPR-based devices to find bacteria in blood and help purify and identify them, especially in settings with limited resources.
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Preventing Alcohol Problems in Pacific Islander Young Adults
A community-focused program aims to reduce heavy drinking and related harms among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders aged 18–30 in the U.S.
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Molecular markers linking brain blood vessels and Alzheimer's disease
A study in mice and people will look at how the brain’s blood vessels change in Alzheimer’s and how blood-based proteins reflect those changes.
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Genetic tools to isolate and modify human gut microbes
Aimed at making it easier to culture, isolate, and genetically modify specific gut bacteria to understand how they influence health and disease.
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Flexible decision-making in the brain: how signals in key regions guide goal-directed actions
Scientists are studying how the brain changes its responses to the same touch or cue depending on what goal you’re pursuing, using mice to map brain circuits that control flexible behavior.
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NMR-assisted crystallography to map enzyme active sites and hydrogen atoms
A patient-facing description of a project using advanced imaging to reveal exact enzyme structures and hydrogen positions that could inform better treatments for diseases linked to Arylsulfatase A deficiency and Cerebroside Sulphatase deficiency.
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Using IFNβ to help control HIV in the brain
This project explores whether a special immune signal, IFNβ, given with standard HIV therapy can limit HIV in the brain and reduce brain-related symptoms for people living with HIV.
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PTPN2 and the gut barrier: how genetics shape bowel health
A scientist is studying how changes in a gene called PTPN2 affect the lining of the gut and its microbes, to help people with conditions like celiac disease and type 1 diabetes.
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Understanding how brain pathways contribute to spasticity after stroke
A study in adults after stroke will look at how brain pathways control hand movement and spasticity to find clues for better treatments.
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Personalized endovascular devices for brain aneurysms using 3D printing and shape memory polymers
A new approach uses 3D-printed, patient-specific devices to treat brain aneurysms with the goal of improving long-term outcomes.
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How genes influence how often chromosomes swap pieces during reproduction
This NIH grant aims to understand why the rate at which chromosomes exchange pieces varies, using model organisms to uncover what affects this process and how it relates to human chromosomal disorders.
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Understanding RNA modifications in gene regulation and cancer biology
A cancer-focused research grant explores how chemical changes to RNA control gene expression, with the goal of uncovering new biology that could inform cancer therapies.
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Histone helpers and cell fate: how chromatin proteins influence cell growth and reprogramming
A patient-facing overview of how histone chaperone proteins help control chromatin structure to support healthy cell growth and, when needed, how they influence turning one cell type into another.
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Identifying gut viruses and bacteria that shape immunity in HIV-exposed infants
A research team will study how the tiny organisms in babies' guts influence their immune responses to vaccines, especially in babies born to mothers with HIV.
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Inhibitory Network Plasticity in Neurological Disease
A research team at UC Riverside is studying how inhibitory brain cells shape memory processing in people with temporal lobe epilepsy and related Alzheimer’s-related changes.
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Understanding DNA Changes in Our Cells
This research explores how DNA changes in our cells can lead to conditions like cancer.
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Understanding how cells start making proteins and what goes wrong in cancer
A scientist team will study how cells pick the starting point to make proteins, because errors in this process can contribute to cancer and other diseases.
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Predicting and continuously monitoring breathlessness with noninvasive signals
A study to create a machine-learning tool that uses easy-to-measure body signals to predict when patients feel breathless, even if they can’t communicate.
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Understanding How CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing Works
This project aims to understand the tiny details of how CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing works to help make it better and safer for treating human diseases.
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Glycolipid interface to study ganglioside-protein interactions in disease
A patient-friendly look at a new biointerface that helps scientists understand how complex sugar-coated fats on cell surfaces affect diseases like diabetes and cancer.
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How host and parasite genetics shape resistance and evasion
A study in humans, animals, and model systems will explore how natural genetic differences in hosts and helminth parasites influence infection and immune responses.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by University of California Riverside are recruiting right now?
2, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
All of them have sites in United States. Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
Find the studies that fit you
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