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Clinical trials and research at University of California, San Diego

As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 137 clinical trials run by University of California, San Diego that are recruiting, at sites in 8 countries (most in United States (134), Nigeria (2), Botswana (1)). 2 were first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 2 (19), Phase 4 (11), Phase 1 (9), Phase 3 (5). There are also 1,840 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $1.1 billion in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.

Newest trials

StudyPhaseWhereStatusRegistered
Cervical screening and care options for women living with HIV who test positive for high-risk HPV — Nairobi Recruiting Nov 9, 2026
NPT Feasibility in Knee Osteoarthritis — San Diego, California Recruiting Nov 4, 2026
Recovery-oriented suicide prevention for young people at clinical high risk for psychosis — Los Angeles, California and 1 other locations Recruiting Aug 10, 2026
Anti-inflammatory diet for people with lupus — La Jolla, California Recruiting Jul 20, 2026
Biomarkers for opioid use and pain response after trauma and surgery — La Jolla, California Recruiting Jul 9, 2026
Precision pain management plan using suzetrigine in high-risk surgical patients Phase 4 La Jolla, California Recruiting Jun 26, 2026
Gamma brain-feedback to boost working memory in schizophrenia Phase 2 La Jolla, California Recruiting May 18, 2026
Changing the Script multimedia program to support family planning in Nigeria — Kaduna and 2 other locations Recruiting Apr 14, 2026
Culturally Adapted Pain Management for Indigenous Peoples — Yakima, Washington Recruiting Apr 13, 2026
Mindfulness‑augmented brain stimulation for treatment‑resistant depression Phase 2 San Diego, California Recruiting Apr 6, 2026

All recruiting trials (137)

NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 1840)

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.

Quick answers

How many clinical trials run by University of California, San Diego are recruiting right now?

137, as of November 12, 2026. 2 of them were 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 8 countries. The most sites are in United States (134 trials), Nigeria (2 trials), Botswana (1 trial), New Zealand (1 trial), United Kingdom (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 2: 19, Phase 4: 11, Phase 1: 9, Phase 3: 5. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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Last reviewed 2026-11-12 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.