Government-Funded Clinical Trials

Clinical trials funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other federal agencies. Government-funded trials focus on public health priorities.

Industry-Sponsored Academic & Research Government-Funded

195

Total Trials

Top Sponsors

Sponsor	Trials
National Cancer Institute (NCI)	44
VA Office of Research and Development	41
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)	31
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)	11
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)	10
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)	10
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)	7
National Eye Institute (NEI)	7
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)	5
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)	4
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)	4
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)	4
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences	3
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention	2
United States Naval Medical Center, San Diego	2
U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command	2
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)	2
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)	2
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)	2
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)	2

Top Conditions

Condition	Trials
Malaria	8
Influenza	7
Mesothelioma	6
Peripheral Artery Disease	4
Obstructive Sleep Apnea	4
Parkinson's Disease	4
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic	4
Obesity	4
Retinal Degeneration	4
Colorectal Neoplasms	3
Cholangiocarcinoma	3
Bladder Cancer	3
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder	3
PTSD	3
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder	3
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury	3
Mild Cognitive Impairment	3
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis	3
Epilepsy	3
Retinitis Pigmentosa	3

Frequently Asked Questions

Clinical trials funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other federal agencies. Government-funded trials focus on public health priorities.

There are currently 195 clinical trials from 20 government-funded sponsors in our database. This includes trials across all phases and conditions.

The most active government-funded sponsors include National Cancer Institute (NCI) (44 trials), VA Office of Research and Development (41 trials), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) (31 trials), National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) (11 trials), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) (10 trials).

All clinical trials, regardless of sponsor type, must follow strict safety protocols overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and the FDA. Every trial participant provides informed consent and can withdraw at any time. Always discuss participation with your healthcare provider.

Sources: ClinicalTrials.gov, FDA

Last updated: March 2026

Trial data sourced from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. This site does not provide medical advice — always talk to your doctor about clinical trial participation.