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Clinical trials and research at University of Nevada Las Vegas

• 10Clinical trials
• 55NIH research projects
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Newest trials

All recruiting trials (10)

• Vascular Health in Adults with Down Syndrome

  This study tests how aging affects blood vessel function and stiffness in adults with Down syndrome compared with adults without Down syndrome.

  Recruiting University of Nevada, Las Vegas · Las Vegas, Nevada · NCT07630207

• Wild blueberry powder for joint and gut health

  This trial will test whether taking 25 g of freeze-dried wild blueberry powder daily for 12 weeks changes gut bacteria, lowers inflammation markers, and improves joint pain in adults with multi-joint or knee arthritis.

  Recruiting University of Nevada, Las Vegas · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · NCT06828159

• Effects of a Mediterranean Diet with Potatoes on Heart and Metabolic Health in Adults with Pre-Diabetes

  This study is testing if adding baked potatoes to a Mediterranean diet can help adults with pre-diabetes improve their heart and metabolic health.

  Recruiting University of Nevada, Las Vegas · Las Vegas, Nevada and 1 other locations · NCT06817252

• Improving performance and reducing risks for esports athletes through ergonomic protocols

  This study is testing a special program to see if it can help esports athletes perform better and reduce their risk of injury while gaming.

  Recruiting University of Nevada, Las Vegas · Las Vegas, Nevada · NCT06781580

• Assessing and intervening on problem behaviors in young children with developmental delays

  This study is testing a new way to help young children with developmental delays and their families reduce problem behaviors by using specific assessments and interventions.

  Recruiting University of Nevada, Las Vegas · Las Vegas, Nevada · NCT06771284

• Using kinesiology tape to treat carpal tunnel symptoms in esports gamers

  This study tests if kinesiology tape can help esports gamers with carpal tunnel symptoms while still allowing them to perform well in their games.

  Recruiting University of Nevada, Las Vegas · Las Vegas, Nevada · NCT06757062

• Improving walking skills for lower limb prosthesis users on uneven terrain

  This study tests a walking program for people using lower limb prostheses to see if training on uneven surfaces helps them walk better and feel more confident.

  Recruiting University of Nevada, Las Vegas · Las Vegas, Nevada · NCT06419920

• Comparing two methods for closing ostomy wounds

  This study is testing two different ways to close ostomy wounds to see which method helps patients heal better and feel good about their recovery.

  Recruiting Phase 4 University of Nevada, Las Vegas · Las Vegas, Nevada · NCT06309368

• Digital therapy for women with PTSD and cannabis use after sexual assault

  This study is testing a digital therapy to see if it can help women who have been sexually assaulted and are at risk for PTSD avoid developing problems with cannabis use.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 1/2 University of Nevada, Las Vegas · Minneapolis, Minnesota and 5 other locations · NCT05989841

• Exploring the effects of exercise on inflammation in Parkinson's disease

  This study is testing if regular aerobic exercise can help reduce inflammation and improve symptoms for older adults with Parkinson's disease.

  Recruiting University of Nevada, Las Vegas · Las Vegas, Nevada · NCT05854524

NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 55)

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.

• Neural signals that control energy and reproduction in fruit flies

  Researchers are studying how the brain in fruit flies decides when to use energy and when to pause reproduction, with potential relevance to human metabolic and reproductive health.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11543394

• How epithelial cells coordinate polarity to build tissues and understand cancer spread

  A research project is studying how cells in tissues organize themselves and communicate to form healthy tissues and how these same processes can go wrong in cancer to drive invasion and spread.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11428995

• Plasmonic nanoantenna boosts ultra-sensitive fluorescence for cancer biomarkers

  A new technique uses plasmonic nanoantennas combined with super-hydrophobic surfaces to dramatically increase the detection of cancer-related proteins in very tiny samples.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11401766

• Bile salt tweaks to prevent C. difficile infections

  This project tests new bile-salt–based compounds to stop C. difficile spores from germinating and causing infection, aiming to protect people who are at risk in hospital settings.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11389250

• Time-of-day exercise and social jetlag: protecting the heart and metabolic health

  A study to see if misaligned daily schedules (social jetlag) reduce the benefits of exercise on heart and metabolic health in adults.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11386467

• Engineered lipid nanoparticles to deliver genetic medicines more precisely

  A research team will improve lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to deliver genetic medicines to specific body parts beyond the liver, aiming to help people with genetic diseases.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11386403

• Neural pathways that control energy use and reproduction in a model fly

  Researchers are studying how the brain of fruit flies controls energy use and reproductive state, with potential insights for human metabolic conditions.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11380546

• Behavioral study on acculturation and family factors affecting kids’ diet and weight in Latino communities

  A small study in Nevada will follow families with young children to see how parental behaviors and acculturation relate to kids’ fruit-and-vegetable intake and BMI over three years.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11380538

• Identifying tandem repeat expansion effects in autism-risk genes

  A study to understand how noncoding tandem repeats may contribute to autism by identifying gene changes that increase risk.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11376887

• EZH2-PRC2 Regulation and blood cancer biology

  A study at UNLV will explore how EZH2, a protein that silences genes, affects blood stem cells and may drive blood cancers.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11376485

• Brain circuits that control metabolism and reproduction

  This project uses fruit flies to learn how brain circuits shift energy use and reproductive activity, with the goal of informing future care for people with adult-onset diabetes and PCOS.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11376307

• How food insecurity may trigger loss-of-control eating in college students

  This project explores whether not having enough food and worries about body shape or money lead to episodes of loss-of-control eating in undergraduate students.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11371398

• Injectable biomaterials to help the brain heal after stroke

  An injectable brain-like material designed to grow new blood vessels and reduce inflammation to help adults recover after a stroke.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11370045

• How a female hormonal state may affect C. difficile symptoms in mice

  This grant studies how the stage of the estrus cycle in female mice affects the severity of Clostridium difficile infection, with potential insights for human health.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11369907

• Preventing C. difficile infections with modified bile salt compounds

  This research tests modified bile salt compounds designed to stop C. difficile spores from waking up and causing infection in people at risk, like hospitalized patients on antibiotics.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11369754

• Bringing maternal and child health and nutrition services together to support healthy kids and families

  This project links health care and food-security supports for pregnant people, infants, children, and teens in vulnerable communities to help families stay healthy and promote children’s development.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11369026

• Wastewater-based system to detect gonorrhea spread and drug resistance early

  A new wastewater-based monitoring program will track gonorrhea bacteria and antimicrobial resistance in communities to detect outbreaks and resistance trends earlier.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11356957

• Convolutional neural networks to predict Alzheimer’s risk and find biomarkers

  A student-friendly AI project uses neural networks to help predict who might develop Alzheimer’s and discover genetic biomarkers using large Alzheimer’s datasets.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11337873

• Helping stem cells heal hearts better after a heart attack

  This project will see if treating mesenchymal stem cells with a protein called Wnt11 helps them survive and mend heart muscle damaged by a heart attack in adults.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11335256

• Caregiver actions that support Spanish development in preschool bilingual children at risk for language disorder

  This project looks at which everyday caregiver behaviors help Spanish-speaking preschoolers who are emergent bilinguals and may have Developmental Language Disorder keep and grow their home language.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11328279

• Understanding how genes are spliced in single-cell RNA data

  Aims to improve how we read and use single-cell RNA data to see how different cell types and tissues cut and join genes.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11325722

• How radiation-linked ATF2 signaling may lead to esophageal cancer

  Researchers will find out if a stress-related protein called ATF2 helps radiation trigger esophageal squamous cell cancer, which is especially relevant to people who've had therapeutic radiation.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11292407

• Ultra-sensitive protein test for early cancer detection using nanoantennas and water-repellent surfaces

  It develops a new lab test that uses nano-scale antennas and water-repellent surfaces to find extremely small amounts of cancer proteins in blood, aiming to help people get an earlier diagnosis.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11192684

• Making Gram-negative bacteria more vulnerable to antibiotics by targeting their stress response

  Researchers are exploring whether blocking a bacterial stress-response protein can make Gram-negative germs like Pseudomonas easier to kill with antibiotics.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11177609

• How family culture and habits shape young children's fruit and vegetable intake and weight

  This project looks at how parents' habits and cultural changes influence preschoolers' fruit and vegetable intake and weight, using a simple skin scan to measure fruit and vegetable biomarkers.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11169943

• Understanding genetic changes linked to autism

  This research looks for specific genetic changes called tandem repeat expansions that might contribute to autism spectrum disorder.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11169851

• Early-life exposure to organophosphate esters and adolescent heart and metabolic health

  This research follows how exposure to common chemicals in early life could shape obesity and heart-health risks during adolescence.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11168893

• How a protein called IPMK helps cells move and grow

  This project aims to understand how a protein called IPMK helps cells move and grow, which is important for many body functions and diseases.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11140961

• How the brain controls metabolism and reproductive health

  Researchers will map brain circuits in fruit flies to learn how the nervous system influences metabolism and reproduction, with relevance to conditions like adult-onset diabetes and PCOS.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11136525

• How exercise timing and social jetlag affect heart and metabolic health

  This project looks at whether mismatched weekday/weekend sleep schedules change how the timing of exercise helps protect heart and metabolic health for people at risk of cardiovascular and metabolic problems.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11135579

• Improving health for mothers and children through better nutrition and care

  This project aims to connect families with important health and nutrition support to help mothers and children thrive, especially after the challenges of the pandemic.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11115743

• Understanding how sex hormones affect C. difficile infection severity

  This research explores how sex hormones might influence how severe C. difficile infections are, especially since women tend to have a higher risk.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11092809

• Understanding how different cell types use genes in single cells

  This study is looking at how different ways genes can be spliced affect how cells work, using a special technique to look at individual cells, and it aims to create better methods for understanding how cells grow and change, which could help us learn more about diseases and development.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11089334

• Measuring caregiving experiences of sexual minority adults caring for people with Alzheimer's and related dementias

  This project will create and test new survey and interview tools to better capture the experiences of sexual minority adults who care for people with Alzheimer's or related dementias.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11085123

• Understanding how the brain controls metabolism and reproduction

  This study is looking at how the brain and metabolism work together in fruit flies to understand how certain brain cells affect sleep and egg production, which could help us learn more about how these processes are connected in living things.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11082196

• Innovative approaches to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias

  This study is working to improve how we understand and treat Alzheimer's disease by looking at data from different clinical trials and helping new researchers learn, so we can find better ways to help people with dementia.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11076679

• Understanding how radiation exposure leads to esophageal cancer

  This study is looking at how radiation can lead to a serious type of throat cancer and is exploring a specific protein that might help us understand this process better, with the hope of finding ways to predict cancer risk and improve treatments for patients.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11060975

• Enhancing heart repair using modified stem cells

  This study is looking at how a special protein called Wnt11 can help stem cells better repair the heart after a heart attack, and it aims to find ways to use this knowledge to improve treatments for people like you.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11050988

• Using a digital tool to help women cope with anxiety after sexual assault.

  This study is testing a helpful online tool designed to support women who have experienced sexual assault and are in emergency care by reducing their fear of anxiety, which can help prevent issues like PTSD and improve their mental health.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11042862

• Investigating how sleep patterns and genes relate to Alzheimer's risk in shift workers

  This study is looking at how working night shifts affects sleep quality and brain health, especially in relation to Alzheimer's disease, by checking the sleep patterns and cognitive abilities of people who work these hours.

  NIH research University of Nevada Las Vegas · Las Vegas, United States · NIH-11040304

Quick answers

How many clinical trials run by University of Nevada Las Vegas are recruiting right now?

10, 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 1/2: 1, Phase 4: 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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