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Clinical trials and research at University of Idaho
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 3 clinical trials run by University of Idaho that are recruiting, in United States. There are also 34 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $16.7 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 3Clinical trials
- 34NIH research projects
- 1Country
Newest trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Effects of Vitamin D on Mental Health and Milk Quality in Mothers in Idaho | — | Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and 1 other locations | Recruiting | Apr 9, 2025 |
| Eating trout may improve brain health in young children and families | — | Moscow, Idaho and 1 other locations | Recruiting | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Mindfulness and Vitamin D for Mothers of Preterm Infants | — | Coeur d'Alene, Idaho | Recruiting | Mar 29, 2021 |
All recruiting trials (3)
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Effects of Vitamin D on Mental Health and Milk Quality in Mothers in Idaho
This study is testing if taking Vitamin D can help improve the mental health of mothers with preterm babies and the quality of their breast milk.
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Eating trout may improve brain health in young children and families
This study is testing if eating more trout can help improve brain health and emotional well-being in young children and their families.
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Mindfulness and Vitamin D for Mothers of Preterm Infants
This study tests if an 8-week mindfulness program and vitamin D supplements can help mothers of preterm infants feel less stressed and improve the quality of their milk.
NIH-funded research (34)
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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AI-powered multimodal virtual patient for medical student training
A computer-based, image-aware virtual patient that talks with medical students to improve diagnostic skills and clinical communication.
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Idaho INBRE Data Science Core for Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Support
A data science core is being funded to provide bioinformatics, biostatistics consulting, and data science training to researchers across Idaho INBRE institutions.
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Idaho INBRE Developmental Research Program for early-career scientists
A grant supports Idaho researchers, especially early-stage investigators, with funding and structured tiers to develop biomedical projects and mentor students.
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Idaho INBRE Administrative Core supports statewide biomedical research and training
A national NIA/NIH program funds the Idaho INBRE Administrative Core to coordinate and strengthen biomedical research across Idaho, including student research, data science, and faculty development.
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Idaho INBRE Program supports Idaho researchers and students
A long-term NIH grant supports Idaho faculty and students with early-stage biomedical ideas through mentoring and scalable research opportunities.
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Transmissible vaccines: a mathematical approach to stop diseases at animal reservoirs
Researchers are building math models to guide how a vaccine that can spread between animals might protect people from diseases that jump from animals to humans.
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Improving culturally safe care for fasting Muslims with diabetes during Ramadan
A study to help doctors and dietitians better support adults with Type 2 diabetes who fast during Ramadan, so they stay healthier.
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Patterning genes that shape color vision in the retina
Researchers study how the retina develops specific color-sensing cells, with potential implications for preserving or restoring cone function in people affected by color vision problems and retinal diseases.
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Chlamydia life cycle and its link to atherosclerosis and eye disease
A doctor-scientist team is studying how Chlamydia bacteria grow inside human cells and how their different cell forms relate to heart disease and infections like pneumonia, eye disease, and infertility.
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How congenital CMV affects nerve myelin proteins
This project looks at whether CMV infection before birth damages proteins that insulate nerves and may lead to hearing loss in infants and young children.
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Healthier life for Hispanic women with diabetes in Idaho
Aims to understand how nutrition, lifestyle, gender roles, ethnicity, and mental health affect diabetes risk and help Hispanic women in Idaho prevent or better manage type 2 diabetes.
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Understanding hidden obesity: how body fat, not just weight, affects health
This NIH grant supports measuring true body fat in adults, to better identify those at risk for diabetes and related conditions beyond BMI alone.
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Nutrition Analytics Core to support women’s health research
A Nutrition Analytics Core Laboratory will provide equipment and expert services to study nutrition and women’s health at the University of Idaho.
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Administrative Core boosts nutrition and women's health research at University of Idaho
This grant funds a central team to organize, mentor, and grow nutrition and women’s health research at the University of Idaho.
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Cytomegalovirus effects on nerve and hearing-related proteins
Tests if cytomegalovirus reduces key nerve proteins in newborns and young children that can lead to hearing loss.
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Investigating how HCMV infection affects nerve cell proteins related to hearing loss.
This study is looking at how the Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) affects nerve cells and their ability to produce a key protein needed for proper nerve function, which could help us understand hearing loss in children who have been infected with the virus.
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How Chlamydia bacteria change form inside human cells
This project finds out how Chlamydia bacteria switch between non‑infectious and infectious forms inside cells so future treatments and prevention can be improved.
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New computer models to untangle immune responses to respiratory viruses
Researchers are combining math-based models and machine learning to better predict how the immune system reacts during viral infections like COVID-19 for people with serious respiratory illness.
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Learning about how Chlamydia bacteria grow and change
This project aims to understand how Chlamydia bacteria develop and cause infections, which could help us find new ways to fight diseases like pneumonia, blindness, and heart conditions.
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How blood chemicals from malaria patients affect mosquitoes and transmission
This project looks at whether changes in blood levels of histamine and serotonin during malaria make mosquitoes more likely to pick up and spread the parasite, which matters for people at risk of malaria.
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Better care for Muslims with diabetes who fast during Ramadan
This project aims to understand and improve how dietitians support Muslim individuals with Type 2 diabetes who choose to fast during Ramadan.
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Investigating how human milk feeding affects brain development in infants
This study is looking at how feeding preterm babies human milk might help their brain development and overall health, using neonatal piglets to learn more about the benefits and how it works, with hopes of improving feeding recommendations for these little ones.
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Understanding Genes for Eye Development
This project explores how genes guide the development of different cells in the eye's retina, especially those responsible for color vision.
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Investigating how HCMV infection affects nerve cell proteins
This study is looking at how the Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) can cause hearing loss in babies and young kids by using special lab techniques to see how the virus affects important nerve proteins.
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Investigating how Chlamydia bacteria develop at the single cell level
This study is looking at how Chlamydia bacteria grow and change, which could help us understand how they cause illnesses like respiratory infections and heart disease, ultimately leading to better treatments for patients.
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Improving healthcare for fasting Muslims with diabetes during Ramadan
This study is looking to improve the healthcare experience for Muslims with Type 2 diabetes who fast during Ramadan by understanding their unique challenges and needs, while also checking how well dietitians know how to support them during this time.
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Creating new models to understand immune responses in viral infections
This study is exploring new ways to use computer models to understand how our immune system fights off viruses like COVID-19, with the goal of finding better ways to help people recover from severe infections.
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Understanding how certain immune cells affect eye healing
This study is looking at how certain immune cells help zebrafish heal their eye tissue after injury, with the hope that what we learn can lead to new treatments for people with eye diseases.
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A program to help students transfer to complete their bachelor's degrees in biomedical fields.
The North Idaho Bridges to Baccalaureate program is here to help students who want to study biology, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, by offering support, mentorship, and research opportunities to make it easier for them to transfer from North Idaho College to the University of Idaho and succeed in t
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Exploring how chlamydia bacteria develop at the single cell level
This study is looking at how chlamydia bacteria grow and change, which could help us understand how they cause infections and how we can better treat them.
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How mosquito behavior and physiology are influenced by biogenic amines in malaria.
This study looks at how certain chemicals in the blood of people with malaria affect how mosquitoes behave and live, which could help us find new ways to stop the spread of malaria.
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Understanding how a protein helps other proteins fold correctly
This study is looking at a special protein called Hsp90 to see how it helps other proteins work properly, with the hope of creating new treatments for diseases like cancer and cystic fibrosis by improving how these proteins function.
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Understanding how a protein helps other proteins fold correctly
This study is looking at a helper protein called Hsp90 to understand how it helps other proteins work properly, which could lead to better treatments for conditions like cancer and cystic fibrosis.
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Understanding how the microbiomes in milk affect breast inflammation and mastitis risk
This study looks at the tiny organisms and substances in breast milk to see how they change early on and how these changes might affect the risk of breast inflammation and mastitis, helping to find better ways to prevent and treat this common issue for breastfeeding moms and dairy cows.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by University of Idaho are recruiting right now?
3, 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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