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Clinical trials and research at Utah State University
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 2 clinical trials run by Utah State University that are recruiting, in United States. There are also 48 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $15.2 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 2Clinical trials
- 48NIH research projects
- 1Country
All recruiting trials (2)
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ACT for Dementia Caregivers—Testing Psychological Flexibility to Ease Distress
This study tests whether online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can help dementia caregivers reduce distress by building psychological flexibility.
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Training listeners to improve communication for people with Parkinson's disease
This study is testing a training program for family and friends of people with Parkinson's disease to help them understand speech better and improve communication.
NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 48)
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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Advancing antiparasitic drugs for sheep, goats, and bison
A funding opportunity to develop new antiparasitic medicines for food-producing small ruminants like sheep and goats, addressing parasite resistance and limited approved options.
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One-dose vaccine candidate for Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD) to protect people
A single-dose, live-attenuated chimeric vaccine is being developed to prevent Kyasanur Forest disease in people who may be exposed to the virus.
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Hamster model to study hepatitis B virus infection
A researcher is creating a hamster-based model to study how hepatitis B virus infects and persists in the liver, with the goal of helping develop better treatments and cures.
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Using social rhythm to help people with Parkinson’s talk more clearly
A small study will test whether matching someone else’s speech pace and style can help people with Parkinson’s disease speak more clearly in everyday conversations.
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VR-SAFE: Virtual Reality Training to Help Healthcare Workers Prevent Violent Encounters
A new virtual reality training program helps healthcare workers learn skills to prevent violent encounters and stay safer on the job.
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How bile and gut environment affect Shigella’s harmful tactics
A researcher is studying how the environment inside the gut, especially bile, changes how Shigella bacteria cause disease in people, which could lead to better treatments.
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Listener training to help people with Parkinson's speak more clearly
A program helps people with Parkinson's disease improve how clearly they are understood by using training for the people who listen to them, like family members.
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Understanding how people with Parkinson's communicate in everyday life
This project looks at how Parkinson's affects real conversations and participation in daily life, and what might help improve communication for those living with the condition.
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Reinforcing positive behaviors in children with intellectual and developmental disabilities
This project develops ways to help young children with intellectual and developmental disabilities learn and keep safer, positive behaviors so self-injury and aggression happen less.
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Screening of viruses that could cause pandemics
This study is all about finding better ways to understand and fight viral infections that could cause pandemics, so we can be more prepared and help keep patients safe in the future.
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Screening of viruses that could cause pandemics
This study is looking at how viruses that can cause pandemics work, so we can find better ways to prevent and treat these infections, which could help keep patients healthier in the future.
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Screening for viral pathogens that could cause pandemics
This study is looking at ways to better understand and fight viruses that could cause pandemics, like the Chikungunya virus, so that we can find better ways to prevent and treat infections for everyone.
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Screening for viral pathogens that could cause pandemics
This study is all about finding better ways to understand and fight viral infections that could cause pandemics, so we can help keep everyone healthier in the future.
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Testing new antiviral treatments using lab-grown viruses.
This study is looking for new antiviral medicines by testing them in the lab to see how well they work against different viruses, which could help people who are dealing with viral infections.
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Sibling social influences on teen and young adult drinking and drug use
Young people’s choices about drinking and drug use are shaped by their brothers and sisters, not just their own peers or genetics.
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Screening of viruses that could cause pandemics
This study is all about finding better ways to understand and fight viral infections that could cause pandemics, so we can be more prepared and keep patients safe in the future.
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Automatic test to pinpoint types of hearing damage
This project tests an automated way to read tiny brain responses to sound to help people with hearing loss know which part of their hearing system is affected.
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Testing new antiviral agents against respiratory viruses like SARS-CoV-2.
This study is looking at new medicines that might help fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19, and it could lead to better treatments for patients dealing with these infections.
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Testing new antiviral agents against respiratory viruses in the lab
This study is looking at new medicines that might help fight off common respiratory viruses, like the ones that cause colds, to find better treatments for people who get sick from these infections.
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Developing mouse models to test treatments for seasonal and avian influenza.
This study is working on improving mouse models to help find better treatments and vaccines for seasonal and bird flu, which could help keep people safe during outbreaks.
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Developing models to understand infectious diseases.
This study is all about building models that mimic infectious diseases so researchers can learn how they work and find better treatments, which could eventually help patients like you get improved care and prevention options.
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How confined spaces shape cells and the developing brain
Using tiny lab-grown tissues and computer models, researchers will learn how tight or enclosed spaces change cell shape and brain tissue to help people with tissue or brain conditions.
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Training listeners to better understand speech from people with Parkinson's disease
This study is all about helping people with Parkinson's disease who have trouble speaking by teaching their family and friends how to understand them better, so everyone can enjoy better conversations and feel more connected.
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Improving hearing screening for newborns and young children
This study is all about making sure that newborns in the U.S. get their hearing checked early and receive the help they need if they have hearing loss, so they can start their journey to better hearing as soon as possible.
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Hamster model to help advance hepatitis B treatments
Researchers are building a hamster-based system to better mimic hepatitis B infection and help develop cures for people with chronic HBV.
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Understanding communication challenges in people with Parkinson's disease.
This study is looking at how people with Parkinson's disease communicate and what challenges they face in conversations, with the goal of finding ways to help them connect better with others and feel less isolated.
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Investigating how chromosomal changes affect adaptation in insects
This study looks at how changes in the DNA of different insects, like stick insects and butterflies, help them adapt to their environments, and it aims to uncover how these changes affect their traits and evolution, which could also give us insights into genetic adaptation in other living things, including humans.
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Using Pavlovian methods to improve self-control in children
This study is looking at how special training can help kids make better choices and avoid impulsive decisions, especially when it comes to using substances, with the hope of creating easier and more effective programs to support their self-control.
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How a father's diet affects the health of his children
This study looks at how a father's diet and health can affect his children's metabolism and risk of obesity, using a special mouse model to explore how these traits are passed down, with the hope of finding ways to improve the health of future generations.
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How listening in noisy environments affects sentence understanding in school-age children
This study is looking at how well kids aged 7 to 11 can understand speech when there's background noise and how things like attention and memory play a role in that, especially for those who might struggle with hearing or processing sounds.
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A new method to analyze hearing test results for better diagnosis of hearing issues
This study is working on a new way to help doctors better diagnose hearing loss by using advanced technology to analyze test results, which could lead to more accurate treatments for people with hearing issues.
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Evaluating new treatments for coronavirus using small animal models
This study is working on creating better small animal models to help us understand coronavirus infections and find new treatments, which could eventually help patients like you who are dealing with coronavirus-related illnesses.
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Screening for viruses that could cause pandemics
This study is looking at how we can better understand and respond to viruses that could cause pandemics, so that in the future, patients like you can have better treatments and be more prepared for viral outbreaks.
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Investigating how a specific protein affects cancer and cardiovascular diseases
This study is looking at a protein called PRMT1 to see how it affects diseases like cancer and heart problems, with the goal of finding better treatments that could help patients feel better.
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Improving positive behaviors in children with intellectual and developmental disabilities
This study is looking for ways to help children with intellectual and developmental disabilities who struggle with tough behaviors like aggression and self-injury, by teaching caregivers how to encourage positive actions and reduce the negative ones, all to make life better for these kids.
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Investigating timing and arousal in a mouse model of Alzheimer's Disease
This study is looking at how Alzheimer's Disease impacts the way mice keep track of time and make choices, with hopes of finding new treatments that could help people with Alzheimer's improve their thinking and movement skills.
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Understanding how spatial constraints affect cell behavior and tissue development
This study looks at how cells grow and work together in tight spaces, like those in our bodies, using a special lab setup that mimics real-life conditions, and it aims to help us understand important processes that could lead to better treatments for various health issues.
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Exploring how natural opioids in the brain affect pain
This study is looking at how natural pain-relieving chemicals in the body, called enkephalins, change when someone has chronic pain or uses opioids, and it aims to see how activating certain brain cells can help with pain relief.
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Creating a hamster model to study hepatitis B virus infection
This study is creating a special hamster model to better understand hepatitis B virus and find new treatments, especially for young children, by mimicking how the virus works in humans.
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Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on alcohol use among adolescents and their parents
This study looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed drinking habits for teens and their parents, aiming to understand how these changes affect family life and relationships over time.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Utah State University are recruiting right now?
2, 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.
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.