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Clinical trials and research at University of New Mexico

• 26Clinical trials
• 58NIH research projects
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Newest trials

All recruiting trials (26)

• Mindfulness Text Messages to Support Medication Adherence and Pain Management

  This study tests whether daily reminder and mindfulness text messages can help people on medications for opioid use disorder with chronic pain stick to their treatment and better manage cravings and pain.

  Recruiting University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, New Mexico · NCT07711795

• Group psilocybin-assisted therapy for PTSD

  This trial will try group psilocybin-assisted therapy to see if it helps adults with moderate to severe PTSD, including veterans, first responders, female survivors of sexual violence, and Indigenous people.

  Recruiting Phase 1 University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, New Mexico · NCT07506395

• Airway Scope vs GlideScope for intubation in patients with BMI 40 or higher

  This study tests whether the Airway Scope or GlideScope makes intubation quicker and easier in adults with BMI 40 or more undergoing anesthesia.

  Recruiting University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, New Mexico · NCT07453563

• Text reminders and mindfulness messages to support people taking opioid medications

  This project will test whether daily medication reminder texts plus up to six mindfulness messages per day help people taking medications for opioid use disorder stick to their medication and manage cravings, pain, and withdrawal.

  Recruiting University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, New Mexico · NCT07350148

• Waterbirth versus land birth for low‑risk laboring people

  This project will test if waterbirth reduces the need for epidurals and affects maternal and newborn outcomes for adult low‑risk laboring people compared with giving birth on land.

  Recruiting University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, New Mexico · NCT07313319

• Home exercise program to improve recovery after vaginal prolapse repair

  This research will test whether a 6-week home pelvic floor exercise program helps people having transvaginal prolapse repair get back to normal daily activities after surgery.

  Recruiting University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, New Mexico · NCT07265973

• Heart Health and Nutrition for Life program in Albuquerque

  This project tests whether a culturally tailored lifestyle program led by community health workers helps adults with high blood pressure at First Nations Community HealthSource control their blood pressure better than standard care with home monitoring.

  Recruiting University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, New Mexico · NCT07074145

• Mindfulness relapse prevention that tracks heart rate and mood for people with alcohol problems.

  This program tests whether an 8-week mindfulness-based relapse prevention course plus wearable heart-rate sensors and three daily surveys can reduce drinking and improve self-regulation in adults with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder.

  Recruiting University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, New Mexico · NCT06982443

• Using cervical ripening balloons for outpatient dilation and evacuation

  This study is testing if using cervical ripening balloons is as safe and acceptable as osmotic dilators for preparing women before a same-day outpatient dilation and evacuation procedure.

  Recruiting University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, New Mexico · NCT06964373

• Magnetic resonance and rapid brain stimulation for Long COVID cognitive and mood symptoms

  This trial will test whether an accelerated outpatient magnetic brain stimulation (iTBS) can help reduce brain fog, depression, and anxiety in adults with Long COVID.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, New Mexico · NCT06940609

• Tirzepatide's effect on liver health in obese patients

  This study tests if tirzepatide can improve liver health in obese patients who have a condition called MASLD.

  Recruiting Early Phase 1 University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, New Mexico · NCT06934642

• Culturally tailored pain and opioid treatment for Indigenous communities

  This study is testing a new approach to help American Indian and Alaska Native communities manage chronic pain and opioid use by using care that respects their culture and improves how healthcare providers are trained.

  Recruiting University of New Mexico · Arcata, California and 2 other locations · NCT06565416

• Effects of transcranial direct current stimulation on social learning in adults with autism

  This study is testing if a brain stimulation technique can help adults with autism learn better in social situations compared to a fake treatment.

  Recruiting University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, New Mexico · NCT06495684

• Cognitive training and health coaching for stroke survivors and their families

  This study is testing a new online program that helps stroke survivors and their family members improve brain health and reduce stroke risk through cognitive training and health coaching.

  Recruiting University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, New Mexico · NCT06479174

• Using brain imaging to guide treatment for PTSD in veterans

  This study is testing whether a new brain treatment using imaging to guide stimulation can help veterans with chronic PTSD feel better.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, New Mexico and 1 other locations · NCT06449326

• Comparing two types of steroids for sacroiliac joint injections

  This study is testing which of two steroids, dexamethasone or methylprednisolone, works better to relieve pain for people with sacroiliac joint issues after receiving injections.

  Recruiting Phase 4 University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, New Mexico · NCT06268704

• Comparing ketogenic and low-fat diets for diabetes management

  This study tests whether a ketogenic diet or a low-fat diet works better for managing blood sugar and overall health in people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes.

  Recruiting University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, New Mexico · NCT06115265

• Personalized ECT for better depression treatment outcomes

  This study is testing if adjusting the strength of ECT treatment for depression can help older adults feel better and think more clearly compared to using a standard strength.

  Recruiting University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, New Mexico · NCT05699226

• Motivational interviewing to improve client engagement in addiction treatment

  This study is testing if using Motivational Interviewing during the first meeting can help adults starting addiction treatment feel more engaged compared to regular intake methods.

  Recruiting University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, New Mexico · NCT05489068

• Enhancing cognitive training for veterans with traumatic brain injury

  This study is testing if combining a special brain training program with different types of brain stimulation can help veterans with mild traumatic brain injuries improve their thinking skills.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of New Mexico · Minneapolis, Minnesota and 4 other locations · NCT05236010

• MDMA therapy for new mothers with PTSD and opioid addiction

  This study is testing if MDMA-assisted therapy can help new mothers with PTSD and opioid addiction feel better and improve their bond with their babies.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, New Mexico · NCT05219175

• Creation of a database linking EEG recordings with clinical information for epilepsy patients

  This study is creating a database that links brain wave recordings and medical information from epilepsy patients to see if it can help improve treatment and predict seizures better.

  Recruiting University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, New Mexico · NCT05140265

• Exercise improves healing of diabetic foot ulcers

  This study is testing if a 12-week exercise program can help people with Type 2 diabetes heal their foot ulcers faster compared to just standard wound care.

  Recruiting University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, New Mexico · NCT04791449

• Enhancing speech-language treatment for stroke patients with aphasia using brain stimulation

  This study is testing if adding brain stimulation to speech therapy can help stroke survivors with aphasia improve their language skills better than just therapy alone.

  Recruiting University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, New Mexico · NCT04432883

• Study on chronic kidney disease in American Indian populations

  This study looks at chronic kidney disease and heart problems in American Indians to see what makes their health different and to gather important health information for future research.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of New Mexico · Phoenix, Arizona and 2 other locations · NCT04185844

• Zinc supplementation to reduce metal toxicity in Navajo communities

  This study is testing whether giving zinc supplements to people in Navajo communities can help reduce health problems caused by exposure to harmful metals like uranium and arsenic.

  Recruiting Phase 2 University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, New Mexico · NCT03908736

NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 58)

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.

• Improving how we predict electronic behavior in DNA for smarter therapies

  A research project at the University of New Mexico uses AI, quantum chemistry, and simulations to better predict how DNA and related molecules behave, which could speed up designing safer, more effective therapies.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11446428

• From fleeting states to therapeutics: understanding RNA targets to aid drug discovery

  A grants project at UNM aims to understand how RNA structures in HIV-1 TAR influence binding with potential peptide drugs, using single-molecule methods and computer models.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11440462

• Improve and test a veteran-focused alcohol help app

  A project will upgrade and test an existing mobile program to help military veterans reduce risky drinking without requiring complete abstinence.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11420339

• Which alcohol use disorder treatment will work best for you

  This project uses data from past clinical trials and machine learning to predict how well different treatments for alcohol use disorder might work for individual patients.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11414952

• Understanding how gut immunity defends against Toxoplasma

  This project explores how the immune system in the intestinal lining fights a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii, focusing on the MyD88 signaling pathways that help start and shape protection.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11414928

• Understanding what drives alcohol use disorder and building a patient-friendly test

  A researcher at a major university is studying the underlying mechanisms of alcohol use disorder to create a practical test that could guide personalized treatments.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11408718

• Sex differences in brain reward pathways and PTSD-related alcohol craving in trauma-exposed women and minorities

  This grant explores how PTSD and trauma exposure affect brain reward circuits and alcohol use in women and racial/ethnic minority people.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11401146

• Corticolimbic brain circuits and stress coping linked to alcohol use

  This research looks at how brain circuits that control stress responses affect drinking behavior, with a focus on differences between males and females.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11391074

• Precision medicine and recovery in a telehealth treatment program for alcohol use disorder

  A telehealth program helps people with alcohol use disorder reduce drinking in a personalized way without requiring total abstinence.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11388505

• Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention via Video Calls for Long-Term Recovery from Alcohol Use Disorder

  A funded program tests video-delivered mindfulness-based relapse prevention to support adults with alcohol use disorder in achieving long-term recovery.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11387731

• Chromatin controls in facial cartilage development

  This NIH grant explores how specific chromatin modifiers help craniofacial cartilage form properly, with potential implications for conditions like cleft lip/palate.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11386724

• Molybdoenzyme Chemistry: How the Mo Cofactor Helps Enzymes Work in Health

  A scientist at a university is studying how molybdenum enzymes work at the molecular level to influence health, using spectroscopy and computer models.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11386571

• Targeting infected freshwater snails to reduce schistosomiasis around Lake Victoria, Kenya

  This project develops ways to find and block the parasites inside freshwater snails so fewer people living near Lake Victoria, Kenya, get schistosomiasis.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11386501

• Understanding how neural diversity forms brain circuits in fruit flies

  Scientists are studying how neural stem cells in fruit flies assemble diverse brain circuits that control behavior, using this model to learn about similar processes in humans.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11385421

• Advanced lightsheet imaging to study cells in realistic 3D environments

  A scientist at a university is testing new ways to watch tiny cell processes in meaningful 3D tissues faster and more clearly.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11385418

• PRDM paralogs and craniofacial cartilage development

  A study in mouse models will explore how PRDM3 and PRDM16 help craniofacial cartilage form, aiming to understand congenital birth defects.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11352896

• How teen exploration and curiosity relate to later alcohol problems

  This project looks at whether how teens aged 13–21 explore new choices and take risks connects with underage drinking and later alcohol problems.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11332729

• Nuclear magnetic resonance imaging in tiny samples with diamond sensors

  A cutting-edge technique using diamond-based quantum sensors to image tiny chemical and biological samples with high sensitivity.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11329883

• Bringing Up Baby: Race, Infant Mortality, and the Creation of Prenatal Care (1900–1930)

  A history project explores how early 20th century public health, race, and medical professionals shaped the birth care system in America.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11288897

• High-throughput, physics-based drug design using advanced free energy methods

  A computational program is being developed to rapidly design and optimize small molecules, peptides, and engineered proteins for cancer-related targets using advanced physics-based free energy calculations.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11271500

• How prenatal alcohol exposure affects spatial memory and the hippocampus

  This project looks at how drinking during pregnancy changes brain circuits that help babies and children learn and remember locations.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11259465

• How trauma affects men’s and women’s brains around alcohol craving and drinking

  This project looks at how past trauma changes brain reward systems linked to alcohol craving and drinking in women and racial/ethnic minority groups using brain scans and phone-based reports.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11222768

• Mapping the genetics of snails that spread schistosomiasis

  This study is looking at the genes of a type of snail that spreads a disease called schistosomiasis, to find out how their genetics influence how many infectious parasites they produce, which could help us find better ways to control the disease by focusing on the snails instead of just treating people.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11210221

• Smart Health: Reducing Risky Drinking and Boosting STI Screening with Technology

  A technology-based program aims to help college-aged young people cut down on risky drinking and get better STI screening.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11166146

• Brain circuits tying stress coping to later alcohol use

  This work is looking at whether boosting a natural brain chemical (called 2‑AG) and strengthening a specific brain circuit can help poor stress coping and reduce later alcohol drinking, with attention to male–female differences.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11162472

• Peer advocacy and community support for immigrant and refugee mental health during COVID-19

  This project offers a community-based program that pairs immigrant and refugee peers with support services and policy action to reduce stress and improve mental health.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11162276

• Whole-person care for chronic pain and opioid use disorder

  This program offers combined, personalized treatments to help people with long-term pain and opioid use disorder improve daily functioning and quality of life.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11161508

• Video mindfulness program to support long-term recovery from alcohol use

  This offers live video mindfulness sessions as continuing care for adults with alcohol use disorder to help reduce heavy drinking and support recovery.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11161173

• Clearer, faster 3D breast X‑ray imaging using a new stationary X‑ray source

  This project builds a new two‑dimensional stationary X‑ray source to produce clearer and faster breast tomosynthesis images for people getting mammograms.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11159643

• How molybdenum-containing enzymes work in the body

  Researchers are using spectroscopy and computer models to learn how molybdenum-containing enzymes work, with the goal of helping people whose health is affected by these enzymes.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11132358

• Developing new natural products for treating diseases

  This study is looking for new natural substances that could help treat cancer and infections, aiming to find better medicines for patients by exploring a special group of compounds called RiPPs.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11126684

• Why some freshwater snails resist schistosomiasis parasites

  This project looks at genetic reasons why freshwater snails do or don't support schistosomiasis parasites, to help stop the disease from spreading.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11093382

• Treatment for veterans dealing with chronic pain and opioid addiction

  This study is looking for veterans dealing with chronic pain and issues with opioid use to see if a special treatment that combines therapy for pain management and mindfulness for preventing relapse can help them feel better and reduce their use of opioids.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11092499

• How gut immune signals protect against Toxoplasma infection

  This project compares two gut immune signaling routes to understand protection against Toxoplasma infections, especially for people with weakened immune systems.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11091656

• How brain circuits affect stress coping and alcohol use

  This study looks at how people with PTSD handle stress and how that might lead them to drink alcohol, focusing on specific parts of the brain that could help us find better ways to support coping strategies.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11088538

• Improving language recovery for people with aphasia

  This study is looking at how a special brain stimulation technique can help people with long-term language difficulties, called aphasia, improve their speaking and understanding skills while they receive language therapy.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11079511

• How exploring new experiences affects alcohol use in teenagers

  This study is looking at how trying new foods, making friends, and exploring activities during the teenage years affects drinking habits and choices later in life, and it's for young people aged 13 to 21 who might be curious about how their experiences shape their decisions around alcohol.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11063131

• Exploring how positive social interactions support recovery from alcohol and opioid addiction

  This study looks at how sharing positive feelings and caring for each other can help people in recovery from substance use disorders feel better and recover more successfully, focusing on how friendships and support can make a difference.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11062810

• Using mindfulness and mobile health to help treat opioid addiction

  This study is looking to help people with opioid use disorder by using mindfulness techniques and text messages to remind them about their medication and support them in managing cravings, making it easier for them to stick with their treatment.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11055366

• Using mindfulness to help prevent relapse in alcohol use disorder

  This study is looking at how mindfulness practices can help people with alcohol use disorder stay on track and avoid relapse, using wearable sensors to see how these practices affect their feelings and cravings in real time.

  NIH research University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, United States · NIH-11053911

Quick answers

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

26, 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: 3, Early Phase 1: 1, Phase 4: 1, Phase 1: 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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