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Clinical trials and research at University of Nevada Reno
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 1 clinical trial run by University of Nevada Reno that is recruiting, in United States. There are also 82 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $38.8 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 1Clinical trials
- 82NIH research projects
- 1Country
All recruiting trials (1)
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How social support changes threat-related vigilance and arousal
This study will test whether having a supportive romantic partner present reduces threat-related vigilance and physiological arousal in adults in stable relationships, and whether histories of interpersonal trauma or racial/ethnic discrimination change that effect.
NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 82)
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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How PrEP Drugs Affect HIV Risk in Women and Reproductive Health
This project looks at how PrEP medicines work for women, and whether they influence pregnancy-related processes in the uterus.
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TrkB’s role in SCI-related bladder cell death and overactivity
Researchers are studying how a brain-derived nerve receptor (TrkB) on specific bladder cells may die after spinal cord injury, contributing to urge to urinate problems, to find ways to prevent it.
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Gut-resident macrophages and gastric function in gastroparesis
A study in people with gastroparesis to understand how gut macrophages affect stomach movement and gut barrier health, with the hope of finding new ways to treat the condition.
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Molecular details of AKAP signaling and how it directs cell behavior
A clinician-friendly look at how AKAP proteins organize cell signaling to influence disease-related cell functions and how new targeted approaches might control these signals.
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Role of purinergic signaling in diabetic bladder dysfunction
A study in mouse models of type 2 diabetes will explore how purinergic signaling in the bladder lining may contribute to bladder dysfunction.
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Fixing cholesterol transport to restore nerve insulation in inherited peripheral neuropathies
This project aims to boost the ABCA1 cholesterol transporter to help restore myelin (the insulating layer around nerves) in people with inherited peripheral demyelinating neuropathies.
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Regulation of capillary blood flow by thin-stranded pericytes
A study to understand how thin-stranded pericytes help control blood flow in tiny vessels and how their signals respond to pressure and nerve activity.
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Understanding how the word natural on cigarillo packaging affects smokers and non-smokers
This project studies how labeling cigarillos as “natural” influences people’s expectations, feelings, and use patterns.
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Understanding how the heart’s nerves become overactive in heart disease
Researchers are studying why the heart’s sympathetic nerves release more of a key signal, neuropeptide Y, in heart disease and how this worsens outcomes.
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Targeting mitochondrial fission to protect brain connections in Alzheimer’s disease
Aims to protect brain nerve connections by fixing mitochondrial fragmentation linked to Alzheimer’s, with potential to slow disease progression.
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Molecular control of β2 integrin activation in neutrophil adhesion and inflammation
This grant explores how neutrophils use β2 integrins to stick to blood vessels during inflammation, with the aim of reducing inflammatory damage in cardiovascular disease.
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Network-guided ways to support overdose responders to save lives
A study with 300 people who use drugs in Reno, Nevada, will explore what helps some individuals carry naloxone and respond to overdoses more often, and how to better support them and others to do so.
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Understanding how protein tweaks change disease-related structures
A research team is developing new ways to look at how tiny chemical changes in proteins affect their 3D shapes, which can influence cancers, heart disease, and neurodegenerative disorders.
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Engineering modular protein inhibitors to target disease-related biomolecules
Scientists are designing flexible protein tools that can bind selectively to specific disease-related proteins to reduce unwanted interactions.
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Supporting people who respond to overdoses and improving naloxone programs
This project will follow people who use drugs in Reno to learn what helps them carry and use naloxone so more overdoses get reversed.
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How cortisol production affects heart health
This work looks at whether reducing a protein called AKAP11 can lower harmful stress hormones and help people with excess cortisol avoid heart problems.
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How immune cells affect the heart in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
This work looks at how immune cells called macrophages contribute to heart damage in people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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How nerves control blood flow to the heart’s natural pacemaker
This project looks at how the nervous system changes blood flow to the heart’s sinoatrial node to better understand causes of irregular heartbeats.
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Renovation to Expand Research Space for Undergraduate STEM Education
A campus is upgrading its facilities so biology and biomedical programs can give more hands-on, inquiry-based learning and undergraduate research opportunities.
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Developmental Research Support Program for Faculty Growth
A program that helps university faculty build independent, grant-ready research projects with mentoring and cross-institution collaboration.
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Nevada statewide biomedical network supports researchers and students
A statewide, multi-institution program in Nevada aims to boost biomedical research, training, and collaboration across two- and four-year colleges and universities.
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How pacemaker cells help the colon make coordinated movements
This work looks at whether special 'pacemaker' cells called interstitial cells of Cajal help produce the organized colon contractions that affect people with bowel motility problems.
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Editing tick genes to stop them spreading disease
Researchers are using CRISPR gene-editing in ticks to create changes that could one day reduce tick-borne infections in people and losses in cattle.
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Breast cancer treatment using proteins from healthy CD36-positive fibroblasts
Testing whether proteins released by certain CD36-positive fibroblasts can slow growth of some types of breast cancer.
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How amyloid‑β affects tiny blood‑vessel control in the brain
This work looks at whether the Alzheimer's protein amyloid‑β changes how capillary‑supporting cells (pericytes) control blood flow in adults with or at risk for Alzheimer's.
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Laminin protein treatment for LAMA2 (MDC1A) congenital muscular dystrophy
This project aims to develop a laminin protein therapy to slow muscle weakness in people with LAMA2 (MDC1A) congenital muscular dystrophy.
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Stretch-Activated Signaling in the Human Uterus to Help Prevent Preterm Birth
A science team is studying how the human uterus relaxes in order to delay or prevent preterm birth, with a focus on making therapies safer and more effective for pregnant people, especially African American communities.
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Early sensory and attention development in babies with a family history of autism or ADHD
Researchers are comparing how attention and reactions to sights and sounds change in infants who have a family history of autism or ADHD to find early patterns that differ between the two.
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Using chemical ideas to understand how bacteria talk to each other
Scientists are studying how bacteria communicate with chemical signals to control their behavior, with the goal of finding new ways to prevent infections.
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How the stomach's electrical signals control movement
This project looks at the electrical signals and special cells that control stomach movement to help people with conditions like gastroparesis or chronic indigestion.
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How teen experiences and lifelong stress contribute to racial gaps in mothers' and babies' health
Looking at how girls' experiences in adolescence and stress before pregnancy may help explain why Black mothers and infants often face worse health outcomes.
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New multi-action medicines to help prevent early labor
Developing combined drugs that aim to calm uterine contractions in pregnant people at risk of preterm birth while keeping drug exposure to the baby low.
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How DRP1 and mitochondrial adapters affect nerve-cell communication
This project explores whether restoring normal mitochondrial splitting in nerve cells can help protect brain connections in people with Alzheimer's disease.
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Fast testing of protein shapes and modifications
This project will create faster tools to read how proteins' shapes and chemical tags change in cancer, heart, and brain diseases.
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What controls the tightness of the lower esophageal sphincter
This research looks at how specific cells and calcium‑activated channels keep the lower esophageal sphincter tight, which could help people with reflux or swallowing problems.
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Stopping neutrophils from sticking during inflammation and blood-flow injury
This project looks at whether blocking a protein called kindlin-3 that helps white blood cells stick to vessel walls can lower inflammation and tissue damage after heart attacks and similar blood-flow injuries.
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How life experience shapes a brain area that helps us notice and track moving things
This project explores whether life experience changes specific brain cells in a deep visual brain area so it alters how animals notice and track moving objects, with implications for autism, ADHD, and PTSD.
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Understanding how heart cells manage signals for better heart health
This project explores how heart cells organize their internal signals, called cAMP, to control heart function and prevent conditions like arrhythmias and heart failure.
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Targeting FSHD with a new gene technology
This project explores a new gene technology to turn off the harmful gene causing Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD).
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Understanding how visual experiences affect behavior in the brain
This study is looking at how the brain helps people with autism and PTSD see and respond to things visually, by examining certain brain cells in mice, with the hope of finding new ways to help improve their visual skills.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by University of Nevada Reno are recruiting right now?
1, 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.
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