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Clinical trials and research at University of South Carolina
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 20 clinical trials run by University of South Carolina that are recruiting, in United States. By phase: Phase 2/3 (1), Phase 2 (1), Phase 1 (1). There are also 4 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $924,004 in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 20Clinical trials
- 4NIH research projects
- 1Country
Newest trials
All recruiting trials (20)
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Doula-delivered postpartum support with nurse coordination for people with preterm births in the NICU
This trial tests whether doula-delivered postpartum help, guided by nurses, improves health outcomes and experiences for people with babies under 34 weeks in the NICU, compared to standard postpartum care.
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Aphasia rehabilitation with tDCS as added to speech therapy
We are testing whether adding non-invasive brain stimulation (tDCS) to speech therapy helps people with Broca's aphasia after stroke more than speech therapy alone.
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Mindful walking and its effect on executive function in older adults at risk for dementia
This study tests whether mindful walking can help cognitive function in older adults who are at higher risk for dementia.
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Tailoring rTMS for Post-Stroke Aphasia Based on Language Profile
A non-drug brain stimulation approach is tested to see if customizing rTMS targets improves language recovery in people with aphasia after a left-brain stroke.
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Center-based childcare to help preschoolers from low-income families avoid unhealthy weight gain in summer
This study tests whether sending preschoolers from low-income homes to center-based childcare during the summer helps prevent unhealthy weight gain.
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Dietary Insights and Nutrition Support for adults on GLP-1 therapy
This pilot test will see if a mobile nutrition program helps adults on GLP-1 therapy for obesity or type 2 diabetes lose weight and feel the program is useful.
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Family-centered parent training for autistic toddlers in early intervention
A parent training program focused on helping families of toddlers with autism try strategies to improve their child’s emotion regulation within existing home-based early intervention services.
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Community health worker coaching to lower heart risk after a hypertensive pregnancy
This program tests whether adding community health worker–led lifestyle coaching to remote blood pressure monitoring helps women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy better control blood pressure and lower heart disease risk.
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Pistachio snacking to improve metabolic flexibility in adults with overweight
We will try eating pistachios for a few days to see if it helps adults with overweight or obesity use energy better at rest, during exercise, and after exercise.
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Examining the effects of different exercise levels on arthritis symptoms
This study tests how different amounts of exercise can help people with arthritis feel better over six months.
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Examining brain activation during word processing using TMS
This study is testing how a brain stimulation technique affects word processing in people by seeing how quickly and accurately they can identify real words and their meanings.
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Increasing access to fruits and vegetables for families facing food insecurity
This study is testing whether providing free fruits and vegetables to families on food assistance can help them eat healthier compared to families who only receive nutrition education.
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Exercise program for adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairments
This study tests a 6-month exercise program for adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairments to see if it helps them feel better and improve their physical and mental abilities.
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Improving online exercise for adults after knee replacement
This study is testing whether adding extra support like phone coaching and personalized feedback can help adults who had knee replacement surgery stick to an online exercise program and improve their activity levels.
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Measuring muscle health in breast and gynecological cancer patients using near infrared spectroscopy
This study is testing how chemotherapy affects muscle health in breast and gynecological cancer patients by checking their muscle function during exercise.
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Mobile supportive teams to boost daily exercise
This trial tests whether adding digital social support training to a team-based smartphone program helps adults who aren't getting enough exercise increase their moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.
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Diet modification to reduce inflammation and metabolic dysfunction in obese individuals with polyps
This study is testing whether changing the diet of obese people with polyps can help reduce inflammation and improve their health over six months.
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Improving health for Black COVID-19 survivors and their caregivers
This study is testing a telehealth program to help Black COVID-19 survivors and their caregivers improve their health and manage chronic conditions better.
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Using a blood warmer to prevent hypothermia in preterm infants during blood transfusions
This study is testing if using a blood warmer during blood transfusions can help very preterm infants stay warm and avoid hypothermia.
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Telerehabilitation for aphasia treatment
This study tests whether a new online therapy for people with aphasia after a stroke works better than traditional in-person therapy.
NIH-funded research (4)
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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miR-718: understanding how a tiny RNA could affect gene switches in disease
A small molecule called miR-718 may influence key genes involved in cancer, heart health, and brain disorders, by changing how cells read their DNA instructions.
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Understanding how miR-718 affects genes and cell changes
This project explores how a tiny molecule called miR-718 changes gene activity in human cells, which could be important for understanding diseases like cancer and heart conditions.
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Identifying targets of a specific microRNA involved in diseases
This study is looking at a tiny molecule called miR-718 to see how it might affect important processes in brain cells that could be linked to diseases like cancer and heart problems, with the hope of finding new ways to treat these conditions.
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Investigating how a viral protein interacts with host RNA in SARS-CoV
This study is looking at how a specific protein from the SARS coronavirus helps the virus thrive by targeting certain parts of our cells while leaving its own RNA safe, and it's a great chance for students to learn while helping us understand more about how the virus works.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by University of South Carolina are recruiting right now?
20, 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: 1, Phase 2: 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.
Find the studies that fit you
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