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Clinical trials and research at University of Puerto Rico

• 6Clinical trials
• 1NIH research projects
• 1Country

Newest trials

All recruiting trials (6)

• PENG block to help pain after acetabular fracture surgery

  This trial tests whether giving a Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) block before hip socket fracture repair can lower pain and reduce opioid use after surgery.

  Recruiting University of Puerto Rico · San Juan · NCT07765095

• Preemptive pain relief for jaw surgery

  This study tests whether giving pain medicine before surgery reduces early postoperative pain for adults having orthognathic (jaw) surgery.

  Recruiting Phase 4 University of Puerto Rico · San Juan · NCT07571252

• Esketamine with preparation and integration therapy for treatment-resistant depression

  This study will test whether adding brief preparation and follow-up integration therapy to FDA-approved esketamine nasal spray helps adults with treatment-resistant depression feel better and keep improving longer.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 4 University of Puerto Rico · San Juan and 1 other locations · NCT07369102

• Using metformin to treat melasma in Latin American women

  This study is testing if the diabetes drug metformin can help reduce dark patches on the skin caused by melasma in Latin American women.

  Recruiting Phase 1/2 University of Puerto Rico · San Juan, PR · NCT06845540

• Helping older Latinos in underserved areas use helpful devices to do more at home

  This project tests a culturally tailored assistive-technology program called VIVE-AT to help older Latino adults with disabilities improve daily functioning and quality of life.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of Puerto Rico · San Juan and 1 other locations · NCT06425510

• Increasing PrEP uptake among Latino men who have sex with men in Puerto Rico

  This study is trying out a new way to encourage Latino men who have sex with men in Puerto Rico to use PrEP, a medication that helps prevent HIV, by addressing their concerns and barriers to access.

  Recruiting University of Puerto Rico · San Juan · NCT05804461

NIH-funded research (1)

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.

• Establishing a center for technology transfer and entrepreneurial research in Puerto Rico.

  This study is all about creating a special space at the University of Puerto Rico where scientists can work together on exciting projects like nanotechnology and vaccines, helping to spark new ideas and job opportunities in the biotech and pharmaceutical fields for the community.

  NIH research University of Puerto Rico · San Juan, United States · NIH-10793133

Quick answers

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

6, 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 Puerto Rico. Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 4: 2, Phase 1/2: 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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