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Clinical trials and research at University of Texas at Austin
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 57 clinical trials run by University of Texas at Austin that are recruiting, at sites in 4 countries (most in United States (55), Spain (1), China (1)). 1 was first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 4 (2), Early Phase 1 (2), Phase 2 (1), Phase 1 (1). There are also 486 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $249.9 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 57Clinical trials
- 486NIH research projects
- 1New in 30 days
- 4Countries
Newest trials
All recruiting trials (57)
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Functional electrical stimulation plus shoulder exercises for older adults with rotator cuff pain
In older adults with rotator cuff–related shoulder pain, this study tests whether adding functional electrical stimulation to a shoulder exercise program improves muscle coordination and reduces impingement compared with exercises alone.
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Gastric-focused ultrasound to see if it changes stomach activity and symptoms
This study tests whether noninvasive stomach-focused ultrasound can alter post-meal stomach electrical activity and symptoms in adults with gastroparesis or delayed gastric emptying, using a sham control in a crossover design.
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The GLOW Program: GLP-1 and Lifestyle for Wellness
This study tests whether a 30-day WILD 5 Wellness lifestyle program can improve physical and emotional well-being in adults already taking a GLP-1 or GLP-1/GIP medication.
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Music-4-MS: A 12-week music-based program to support thinking skills in people with MS
A 12-week music-based program is tested to see if it helps cognitive function and mood in people living with multiple sclerosis.
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Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Peer Workers
We’re testing whether Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention can help substance-use peer workers cut down on use and burnout compared with usual referrals to a 12-step program.
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Womb Watch: using a smartphone app to detect fetal movements
This study tests a smartphone app to help pregnant people track fetal movements and see if it can better detect movement changes that might signal risk.
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Exercise to boost fear extinction in people with PTSD
This trial tests whether moderate aerobic exercise done during or after extinction learning can help adults with PTSD reduce later fear responses.
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Regen robot for assisting treadmill walking in healthy adults
We will test whether the Regen gait robot is safe, easy to use, and can copy a therapist's walking movements in healthy adults walking on a treadmill.
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More protein while on GLP-1 meds in midlife women with overweight/obesity
This study tests whether adding protein-rich foods (including pork) to a GLP-1 medication plan helps midlife women with overweight or obesity improve body composition and eating behavior over 12 weeks.
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Optimizing non-statin cholesterol medicines for people with ASCVD
This project tests whether coordinated pharmacist support and changes to non-statin cholesterol medicines help people with ASCVD reach their LDL cholesterol goals.
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Enhancing Attention in Older Adults Using a Brain-Computer Interface
This study tests whether non-invasive brain stimulation plus mindfulness training can boost attention and memory markers in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
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Culturally adapted feeding decision aid for Chinese American caregivers of people with dementia
This project will try a Chinese-language decision aid called CMCFODA to help Chinese American family caregivers of people with moderate or advanced dementia decide between hand feeding and tube feeding.
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Hyperbaric oxygen at 1.75 ATA to boost VO2‑max and lower inflammation in adults 30–60
This study will test whether breathing pure oxygen under 1.75 ATA pressure can raise VO2‑max and lower inflammation markers in healthy adults aged 30–60.
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Home-based brain stimulation with virtual speech therapy for logopenic PPA
This project will test whether home-based transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with virtual speech-language therapy helps people with the logopenic variant of primary progressive aphasia communicate better.
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Personalized virtual speech therapy to improve communication in primary progressive aphasia
This project tests whether a tailored, multi-part virtual speech-language program can help adults with primary progressive aphasia and their communication partners communicate better and improve quality of life.
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Transcranial infrared light to the prefrontal cortex for adults with ADHD
This trial will try using transcranial infrared light on the prefrontal cortex to see if it improves attention, impulse control, and working memory in adults with ADHD.
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How hippocampus and frontoparietal brain regions develop to support memory and reasoning
We will test whether changes in the hippocampus and frontoparietal regions in healthy adolescents and young adults change how they form, link, and retrieve memories using learning tasks during fMRI scans.
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Stress First Aid for substance use outreach workers
This project will test whether an adapted Stress First Aid program helps substance use outreach workers in TX, LA, AR, OK, NM, and tribal areas feel more supported and less burned out compared with no treatment.
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Using near-infrared brain light to help sub-clinical anxiety with attention bias work
This study tests whether transcranial photobiomodulation with near-infrared light can help people with sub-clinical anxiety when paired with attention bias tasks, with or without a cognitive-behavioral component.
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Providing weight-based prescriptions for fever medicine to reduce emergency department return visits for young children.
This will test if giving caregivers weight-based prescriptions for acetaminophen and ibuprofen to children aged 6 to 35 months when they leave the ED reduces unscheduled return visits within one week.
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Sibwatch: Seeing if a tele-help program for infant siblings of autistic children helps early development
A telehealth program called tele-ImPACT is tested in infants aged 6-24 months who have an older sibling with autism to see if it can help early social communication and language skills.
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Comparing weekly versus intensive cognitive processing therapy for pregnant women with PTSD
This tests whether standard weekly cognitive processing therapy or an intensive five-day version delivered by telemedicine better helps pregnant women with PTSD.
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Activating public spaces in peripheral urban neighborhoods to boost physical activity
This project will test whether active support for local leaders and organizations in peripheral urban neighborhoods helps them adopt and run proven public-space activities that increase residents' physical activity.
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Making cognitive screening easy for primary care providers
This project will test an automated Spanish‑language risk assessment and brief iPad cognitive screen to help primary care teams find early memory and thinking problems in people aged 60 and older.
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Coaching caregivers of young autistic children using video modules
This study is testing if video training and coaching can help caregivers of young children with autism use better strategies in their daily interactions.
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Home screening options for cervical cancer
This study is testing if home screening methods for cervical cancer, like using vaginal swabs and urine tests, are as effective as traditional clinic visits to help more people get screened.
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Assessing pancreas changes during pregnancy
This study is testing how the size of the pancreas changes during pregnancy in women and their babies, especially looking at the effects of diabetes.
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Impact of wearable breast pumps on milk expression in mothers of premature infants
This study tests whether using a new wearable breast pump can help mothers of premature infants express more milk compared to their usual hospital-grade pump.
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Intervention to prevent childhood obesity through caregiver education
This study is testing two programs to see if teaching caregivers better nutrition and feeding practices can help prevent obesity in infants during their first year of life.
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Optimizing ankle-foot orthosis choice to improve walking after stroke
People at least three months after a stroke will try three modern carbon-fiber ankle-foot orthoses for one month each to see which helps walking, function, and quality of life the most.
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Assessing balance control in older adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy
This study tests how diabetic peripheral neuropathy affects balance and muscle activity in adults over 50 to see if it increases their risk of falling.
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New treatment for depression in adolescents using brain stimulation
This study is testing a new brain stimulation treatment for depression in teens aged 14-19 who haven't tried antidepressants before, to see if it helps them feel better.
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Educational support program for bilingual individuals with progressive aphasia and their caregivers
This study is testing a support program for bilingual people with progressive aphasia and their caregivers to see if it helps them communicate better and cope with the challenges of the condition.
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Using brain activity patterns to improve hand recovery after stroke
This study is testing if a special brain treatment can help stroke patients recover better use of their hands by focusing on their unique brain activity patterns.
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Gamified versus traditional and sham attention-bias training for adults with depression
This project tests whether a gamified mobile attention-bias training or traditional attention-bias training helps reduce symptoms in adults with elevated depression compared with a sham version.
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Non-invasive light therapy for autism symptoms
This study is testing whether a new light therapy can help improve thinking and behavior in people with autism.
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Combining psilocybin with accelerated rTMS for treatment-resistant depression
This will test whether a single psilocybin dosing session followed by a short, intensive accelerated rTMS course helps adults with treatment-resistant major depressive disorder.
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Effects of psychotherapy on brain function in PTSD
This study is testing whether trauma-focused therapy can change how the brain processes rewards in people with chronic PTSD to see if it helps them feel more positive emotions.
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Community-based smoking cessation program for adults with high stress sensitivity
This study is testing a personalized smoking cessation program that includes counseling and exercise to see if it helps adults with high anxiety sensitivity quit smoking more effectively.
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Understanding how alcohol affects decision-making in people with PTSD
This study tests how drinking alcohol affects decision-making in adults with PTSD to see if it helps us understand their relationship with alcohol use and improve treatment options.
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Effects of exercise on cognition in adults with childhood trauma
This study is testing whether different types of exercise can help improve thinking skills in middle-aged adults who faced abuse or neglect as children.
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Exploring the nature and treatment of stuttering
This study is testing new ways to treat stuttering by looking at the different factors that affect it in both one-language and multiple-language speakers.
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Using brain stimulation to improve cognitive control in older adults with mild cognitive impairment
This study is testing if a new type of brain stimulation can help older adults with mild cognitive impairment improve their thinking skills while they play a video game.
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Identifying brain biomarkers to predict treatment response in depression
This study is trying to find brain signals that can help predict how well people with major depression will respond to the antidepressant sertraline.
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Understanding how alcohol affects young adults with bipolar disorder
This study looks at how alcohol affects young adults with bipolar disorder compared to their peers to see if it leads to problems with drinking over time.
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Non-invasive light stimulation to improve attention in adults
This study is testing if a non-invasive light treatment can help improve attention in adults, including those with ADHD.
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Effects of speech-language intervention on bilingual speakers with primary progressive aphasia
This study tests if special speech therapy designed for bilingual people can help those with primary progressive aphasia communicate better in both of their languages.
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Digital game to help Native Americans manage hypertension
This study tests a fun digital game to see if it can help Native American adults with high blood pressure be more active and improve their health.
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Evaluating CO2 Reactivity to Predict Response to Exposure Therapy for Anxiety Disorders
This study is testing whether measuring how people react to CO2 can help predict if adults with anxiety disorders will benefit from exposure therapy.
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Comparing two therapies for treating anxiety disorders
This study is testing two different therapies for anxiety to see which one helps people feel less anxious and improve their mental health better than just learning about anxiety.
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Program to support pregnant women facing domestic violence in China
This study is trying out a new program to help pregnant women in China who are dealing with domestic violence, to see if it can improve their health and safety.
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Assessing how beetroot juice affects blood vessel function in different racial groups
This study is testing if drinking beetroot juice can improve blood vessel function in healthy African American, Hispanic, and Caucasian adults compared to a placebo.
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Using brain-computer interfaces to control assistive devices for motor recovery
This study tests whether using brain-computer interfaces can help people with motor disorders control assistive devices better and improve their movement skills.
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Digital game to help manage heart failure
This study is testing a fun digital game to see if it can help adults with heart failure manage their health better by encouraging them to monitor their weight and stay active.
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Telehealth program for depression and fall prevention in low-income seniors
This study is testing a new telehealth program that helps low-income seniors with depression and fall prevention to see if it can improve their mental health and safety at home.
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Registry and biorepository for patients with inflammatory bowel diseases in Central Texas
This study is trying to create a database and collection of samples from people with inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis to help future research on these conditions.
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Investigating restless legs syndrome treatment for nighttime agitation in Alzheimer's patients
This study is testing if a medication for restless legs syndrome can help reduce nighttime agitation and improve sleep in people with Alzheimer's disease.
NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 486)
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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Translating new nerve grafts to clinical use
Aims to bring advanced nerve graft technology that uses PEG-fusion and localized immunosuppression to patients with nerve gaps.
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GABA-A receptor gating mechanisms and how drugs affect them
Researchers are studying how GABA-A receptor gates work and how medicines can modulate them to help people with epilepsy, Alzheimer's-related symptoms, and other brain disorders.
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Nanoparticles that calm inflammation after artery procedures
A new nanoparticle inspired by dying cells is being tested to reduce inflammation after artery procedures and help PAD patients heal better.
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Silent speech interface using a wearable tongue tracker to help people after laryngectomy communicate
A wearable system with tongue sensors and intraoral components aims to let people without a vocal cord use natural-sounding speech in daily life.
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Understanding and reversing abnormal brain activity in Alzheimer's disease
Aims to understand how unusual brain activity contributes to Alzheimer’s and test ways to reverse it to help people with the condition.
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CFDE Cloud Workspace to help researchers share and analyze data
A cloud-based workspace will let a wide range of researchers import, integrate, and analyze data from CFDE and other sources using familiar tools and workflows.
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Personalized chatbot to help community health workers deliver interpersonal counseling in Mozambique
A low-cost, chatbot-assisted program in Mozambique helps community health workers provide better interpersonal counseling for common mental disorders.
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Tricuspid Valve Maladaptation and New Therapies for Functional Tricuspid Regurgitation
A research team is studying why the tricuspid valve changes and how these changes affect valve leakage, with the goal of developing safer, better treatments for people with functional tricuspid regurgitation.
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Dendritic wiring and learning in the brain's binaural hearing center
Researchers study how the brain develops the ability to locate sounds in space by looking at the medial superior olive, a key brain region for processing timing cues between the ears.
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Epigenetic Pathways Linking Childhood Poverty to Lifelong Health
This grant tests whether DNA methylation patterns can reveal how growing up in low-income families affects physical and cognitive health across life.
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Bilingualism and language resilience in Hispanic people with primary progressive aphasia
Researchers compare different bilingual experiences to see how they relate to language decline and thinking skills in Hispanic adults with primary progressive aphasia.
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Labeling brain cells to map sound localization in gerbils
Scientists will create a labeling system in Mongolian gerbils to link what people hear with the specific brain cells that process those sounds.
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Using short DNA and protein 'words' (kmers) to map genomes and evolution
This project looks for tiny DNA and protein snippets called kmers to find species‑specific genetic patterns that may help explain human traits and disease risks.
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Electrical stimulation to help older adults walk more youthfuly
A short-term treatment uses electrical stimulation to make walking more efficient in adults aged 65 and older.
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Making public spaces work harder to move kids and adults in low-income neighborhoods
A grants-funded plan to test how improving parks and public spaces can help kids and adults in low-income urban areas become more physically active.
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Predicting the World: How the Visual Brain Plans for the Future
A research project explores how the brain predicts what we will see next and how this helps people, including those affected by autism or related conditions.
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Understanding cilia defects to help birth defects and ciliopathy patients
Scientists are studying how tiny cellular antennae called cilia form and malfunction in ciliopathies to find new ways to prevent or treat birth defects.
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How DNA loops are formed and remodeled inside human cells
This research explores how the cohesin complex and related proteins organize DNA into 3D loops that control gene activity, with implications for developmental disorders and cancer.
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Matching care to need in dementia transitions: tailoring services for people with dementia and their caregivers
A dementia-focused project aims to tailor hospital-to-home or SNF care transitions to fit each patient and caregiver, improving safety and reducing readmissions.
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Personalized AI predicts heart risks for older women with HER2-positive breast cancer
A patient-facing AI-based approach aims to forecast who among older women with HER2-positive breast cancer will have heart problems from HER2-targeted therapy, so doctors can tailor treatment.
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How the brain learns to locate sounds using timing cues
A study to understand how the brain learns to use tiny timing differences between ears to pinpoint where sounds come from, especially as children develop.
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PyReconstruct2: Easier, faster 3D brain wiring mapping tools
A new, open-source software update aims to make high-resolution brain wiring maps easier to create by improving how researchers annotate and process huge 3D brain images.
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Antibodies and nanobodies to study a2d-4 in inherited retinal diseases
Researchers will create special antibodies to help study how the retina protein a2d-4 works in inherited eye diseases.
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SHE-bot: An AI Chatbot to support U.S.-based Chinese-origin women facing intimate partner violence
A new AI chatbot called SHE-bot aims to help Chinese-origin women in the U.S. cope with intimate partner violence by offering culturally respectful mental health support and safety resources.
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Targeting mitochondrial energy and lipid changes to treat relapsed AML
A patient-focused study to see if blocking mitochondrial energy use and certain lipid processes can help people whose AML has come back or resisted treatment.
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How cells keep mitochondrial DNA clean and healthy across generations
Researchers are using zebrafish to understand how mitochondrial DNA changes are controlled and kept in check to prevent disease.
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Synthetic platforms to map how multivalent recognition shapes biology
Researchers are building programmable polymer scaffolds to uncover how the arrangement and density of molecules influence cellular communication and tissue-like assembly, with potential implications for disease biology.
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Immune recognition and response in choanoflagellates, the closest relatives of animals
Researchers will study how choanoflagellates, simple relatives of animals, detect and respond to bacteria to learn about the origins of animal immunity.
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Exercise-based quitting aid for adults with high anxiety sensitivity
A program tests whether a structured, high‑intensity exercise plan helps adults with high anxiety sensitivity quit smoking and feel better mentally.
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Understanding how membranes and lipids shape membrane proteins for better drugs
Researchers are studying how the fat layer around membrane proteins changes their shape and function, using new lipid-exchange mass spectrometry on diverse targets like bacterial complexes, viral channels, and human transporters.
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SARS-CoV-2, social factors, and immune-driven depression risk
Researchers are studying how COVID-19 infection and social conditions affect immune signals linked to depression, to see who might be most at risk.
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Talking Circle program to support Native American youth mental health
A school-based Talking Circle program is being studied to help Native American youth ages roughly 10–15 improve mood, reduce stress, and curb substance use.
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How fats in cell membranes influence membrane proteins
Researchers are building new lab tools to find which membrane fats change proteins that are common drug targets, with the goal of helping people whose conditions involve those proteins.
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SibWatch: Optimizing Early Help for Infants and Toddlers at Risk for Social Communication Delays
A study is testing early intervention strategies to support young children who may later be diagnosed with autism or language delays, focusing on families with an autistic younger sibling.
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Telehealth for rural patients with end-stage kidney disease
A doctor-researcher at a major university is studying how telehealth can help people with advanced kidney disease in rural areas access care and stay on track for transplantation.
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Quantity and quality of early word learning from the infant’s view
A funded project will study how babies learn words in everyday environments by watching where babies look and listening to parents talk during play, reading, and meals.
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Imaging how cellular machines work to regulate genes
Scientists study the tiny machines inside cells that read and copy genetic information, using advanced imaging to understand their structure and function.
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Building safer, clearer medical summaries from big language models
This project aims to make trustworthy, easy-to-understand versions of medical papers for the general public while preventing misinformation.
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Why the tricuspid valve becomes damaged and how treatments might help
This work looks at how the tricuspid valve changes in people with leaking tricuspid valves and whether targeting those changes can improve treatment.
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PBPK-based link between in vitro release and in vivo performance for PLGA implants
A projects uses computer modeling to connect how a PLGA implant releases buprenorphine in the lab to how it behaves in the body, aiming to predict patient drug levels.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by University of Texas at Austin are recruiting right now?
57, as of November 12, 2026. 1 of them was first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 4 countries. The most sites are in United States (55 trials), Spain (1 trial), China (1 trial), Mexico (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 4: 2, Early Phase 1: 2, 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
A list is a starting point. Tell us your situation in your own words and we'll rank the studies that match and explain why. It's free and needs no account.