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Clinical trials and research at University of Montana

• 8Clinical trials
• 62NIH research projects
• 1Country

Newest trials

All recruiting trials (8)

• Can a handheld nebulizer compare with a lab device for citric acid cough tests in healthy adults?

  We’re testing if a cheap handheld nebulizer can reliably measure cough sensitivity the same way as a standard lab device in healthy adults.

  Recruiting University of Montana · Missoula, Montana · NCT07531901

• Food for Health: a produce prescription program for rural Native American older adults

  This project will try giving produce vouchers to Native American adults 55 and older on the Flathead Reservation who have or are at risk for type 2 diabetes to see if it reduces food insecurity and improves diet and blood sugar.

  Recruiting University of Montana · Arlee, Montana · NCT07254689

• Behavioral Cough Suppression Therapy with or without an inhaled aid for refractory chronic cough

  This study tests whether adding an inhaled substance to behavioral cough suppression helps people with persistent chronic cough see if it works better than behavior therapy alone.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 2 University of Montana · Aurora, Colorado and 2 other locations · NCT06960759

• Physical therapy using horses for children with neuromotor impairments

  This study is testing if physical therapy that uses horses can help children aged 6-17 with neuromotor disorders improve their motor skills better than regular play-based therapy.

  Recruiting University of Montana · Missoula, Montana · NCT06887647

• Improving psychological and vestibular health with MINDGAPS

  This study is testing a new system called MINDGAPS to see if it can help track recovery and improve both balance and mental health in people who have dizziness and anxiety after a mild brain injury.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of Montana · San Diego, California and 1 other locations · NCT05986279

• Exploring how doulas help people with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders

  This study is testing whether having a specially trained doula can help people dealing with mood and anxiety issues during and after pregnancy feel better.

  Recruiting University of Montana · Missoula, Montana · NCT05763537

• Testing Cafe Move to prevent physical frailty in older adults

  This study tests a program called Cafe Move to see if it can help older adults stay physically strong and healthy.

  Recruiting University of Montana · Missoula, Montana · NCT05720507

• Improving balance and reducing dizziness in older adults with vestibular issues

  This study is testing a new system that uses wearable sensors to help older adults with balance problems and dizziness feel better.

  Recruiting University of Montana · Missoula, Montana · NCT05391932

NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 62)

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.

• Doula support to improve mood and anxiety health for rural mothers

  A rural-focused program tests whether birth doulas can boost confidence, support, and maternal health for new mothers with mood and anxiety concerns.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11632168

• Telehealth exercise program to help rural breast cancer survivors fight fatigue

  A telehealth exercise program is being tested to reduce cancer-related fatigue in rural breast cancer survivors.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11627181

• Behavioral cough suppression and capsaicin for refractory chronic cough

  A multi-site study will test how a behavioral therapy for stopping cough works alone and with capsaicin to help people with stubborn chronic cough.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11418499

• Rocky Mountain translational hub to bring discoveries to patients

  A Montana hub will speed up turning university discoveries into real health tools that help people, especially in remote states.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11415108

• RDCD Core: Design, Compliance, and Data Management for Montana translational research

  A dedicated core helps Montana researchers plan ethical, well-designed studies using big health data and EHRs to advance clinical and translational science.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11405033

• Community Engagement and Outreach Core for Montana Health Research

  A state-wide effort to support clinicians and researchers in partnering with communities to design and share health research that reflects local needs.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11405032

• Professional Development for Translational Researchers at Montana CTRC

  A Montana research center wants to build the skills and mentoring for clinicians and researchers to carry out translational and clinical research that helps local patients.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11405030

• Health Research Core supports clinical and translational work in Montana

  The Health Research Core helps Montana researchers partner with clinics and public health groups to create patient-focused translational research.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11405029

• Administrative Core supports Montana translational research center

  A dedicated Administrative Core is funding and guiding a Montana translational research center to help researchers turn clinical ideas into real-world improvements, with strong communication, partner collaboration, and a mobile lab for data collection and outreach.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11405026

• Montana Clinical and Translational Research Center funding to boost rural health research

  A Montana-based grant aims to build a statewide clinical and translational research network to improve health in rural communities.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11405025

• Produce Prescription Program to Help American Indian Older Adults with Diabetes Risk

  A community-based program will provide healthy foods to AI older adults to help reduce food insecurity and lower type 2 diabetes risk.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11401066

• Wildfires and Heart Health: How Smoke Affects Heart Disease and Ways to Help

  This grant looks at how wildfire smoke may worsen heart disease and tests ways to keep indoor air cleaner for adults with cardiovascular conditions.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11401056

• Intervention Support Core for Rural Population Health

  A center-based effort in Montana helps researchers study rural health patterns and design practical interventions to improve health in rural communities.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11401054

• Data and Modeling Core for Rural Health Research

  A Data and Modeling Core supports Montana researchers in using data and advanced analytics to understand and improve health in rural communities.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11401048

• Center for Population Health Research (CPHR) in Montana

  A funding opportunity to build a population health center focused on rural Montanans to improve outcomes through data-driven health promotion and prevention.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11401040

• Montana Pediatric Clinical Trials Site: expanding trials for rural children

  A Montana site helps kids in rural areas join pediatric clinical trials to improve cancer and other health outcomes.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11395399

• UltraScan software: newer, easier data analysis for protein science

  A powerful, free software package for analyzing complex biomedical data from protein and macromolecule experiments will be kept up-to-date and improved to help researchers understand diseases better.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11382069

• Biased activation of PPAR gamma to improve diabetes treatment

  Scientists are studying how tiny differences in how a drug activates PPAR gamma could reduce side effects while helping manage type 2 diabetes.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11372295

• Wolbachia endosymbionts and how they shape insect biology and disease control

  This grant studies how tiny bacteria living inside insects influence their hosts and how this knowledge could improve mosquito control to reduce diseases like dengue.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11364224

• Germline gene regulation by PUFs and small RNAs in cancer-related biology

  A research project explores how germline gene regulators called PUF proteins and small RNAs work together to control fertility and development, with potential links to cancer and other diseases.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11347057

• Indoor air quality intervention to protect heart health in older adults

  A new home air-cleaning program called AIRWISE aims to improve indoor air quality for adults 65+ and see if it helps reduce cardiovascular risks.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11340067

• How particle surface coatings change lung inflammation

  This work looks at how the surface chemistry of tiny particles, like silica, asbestos, and engineered nanoparticles, changes inflammation that can harm the lungs.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11303309

• Pharmacy-based preventive care for children and teens in the real world

  This project looks at how letting pharmacists provide preventive health services to kids and teens affects their care and health outcomes.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11296720

• How NMDA receptors in the brain are tuned by drugs that bind to distant sites

  This project looks at how drugs that bind away from the main NMDA receptor site change receptor behavior in ways that could help people with brain disorders.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11232295

• Finding new vaccine helpers to boost immunity against certain infections

  This study is looking for new substances that can boost the immune system's ability to fight off bacterial and fungal infections, like tuberculosis and coccidioidomycosis, and it aims to see how these substances work in people of different ages.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11203002

• Creating a better vaccine for tuberculosis

  This study is looking for a better tuberculosis (TB) vaccine by trying out different ingredients that help boost the immune system, so we can find the best way to protect people at risk of TB.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11196784

• Creating a new vaccine to prevent tuberculosis

  This study is working on a better vaccine for tuberculosis (TB) that uses special ingredients to help your immune system fight the disease, and it will be given either as a shot or a nasal spray to help protect people from getting TB.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11192732

• Understanding how diabetes medicines work to create better options

  This work aims to understand how certain diabetes medications interact with a protein in the body to develop new treatments with fewer side effects.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11159583

• Understanding Wolbachia Bacteria to Fight Insect-Spread Diseases

  This research helps us understand how tiny Wolbachia bacteria affect insects like mosquitoes, which could lead to new ways to prevent diseases such as dengue.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11128720

• Developing a new adjuvant to enhance vaccine effectiveness against bacterial and fungal infections

  This study is testing a new helper ingredient called UM-1098 that aims to make vaccines work better against infections like tuberculosis and certain fungal diseases, and if you're interested, you might have the chance to join the trials to see how well it works with current vaccines.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11127338

• Improving protein stability and function using advanced algorithms

  This study is all about making proteins stronger and more effective, using a special computer program to find helpful changes in their structure, and it's aimed at improving medicines and treatments for people who need them.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11099203

• Montana Children's Clinical Trials Site

  This program brings pediatric clinical trials for conditions like asthma, bronchiolitis, and childhood cancers to children and families in rural Montana so they can join locally.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11075632

• How particle surface properties affect inflammation in the lungs

  This study looks at how tiny particles, like those in silica and asbestos, affect lung health and inflammation, aiming to understand how they interact with immune cells to help find better treatments for lung diseases.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11062382

• Creating craniofacial cartilage from stem cells in 3D cultures

  This study is exploring new ways to grow cartilage for kids who need help with their noses and ears due to birth defects or injuries, using special stem cells to find better treatments for reconstructive surgery.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11037223

• Understanding how biomolecules work in health and disease

  This study is exploring how tiny molecules in our bodies work and interact, which could help us understand health and disease better, and ultimately lead to new treatments for patients.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11036595

• Improving health outcomes for rural populations in Montana

  This study is all about finding out what health challenges people in rural Montana face and figuring out ways to help them live healthier lives, especially for new researchers who want to work closely with local communities.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-11035372

• Improving access to personalized medicine for rural and underserved communities

  This study is looking at how to make personalized medicine better for people in rural and underserved areas of Montana by understanding how doctors prescribe certain medications and how genetic testing can help improve treatment options for everyone.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-10998474

• Investigating the role of specific NMDA receptors in brain signaling

  This study is looking into a special type of brain receptor that might play a role in neurological disorders, to help us understand how it works and possibly find new treatments for conditions related to it.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-10997378

• How sphingomyelin metabolism affects lung inflammation from silica exposure

  This study is looking at how tiny silica particles can cause long-lasting lung problems and inflammation, and it hopes to find new ways to help people with these issues by understanding how certain cells in the body react to the silica.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-10997169

• Improving clinical research design and data management in Montana

  This study is all about improving health research in Montana, especially for people living in rural areas, by using health data to help local researchers tackle the unique health challenges their communities face.

  NIH research University of Montana · Missoula, United States · NIH-10984328

Quick answers

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

8, 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.

What phases are they in?

Phase 2: 1. 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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