A program to help turn research discoveries into clinical treatments for heart, lung, blood, and sleep diseases.

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['FUNDING_OTHER'] · RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE · NIH-10684451

This program is helping scientists turn their exciting new ideas for treating heart, lung, blood, and sleep problems into real medicines that can help patients like you.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorRESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE (nih funded)
Locations1 site (RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10684451 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This program aims to bridge the gap between laboratory research and clinical application, often referred to as the 'Valley of Death.' It provides funding, technical support, and skills development to researchers working on novel therapies for heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders. By offering guidance from initial discovery through to the stages required for regulatory approval, the program seeks to accelerate the development of important medical treatments. Patients may benefit from new therapies that emerge from this translational research initiative.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals suffering from heart, lung, blood, or sleep-related diseases.

Not a fit: Patients with conditions unrelated to heart, lung, blood, or sleep disorders may not receive any benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of innovative treatments for various heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders.

How similar studies have performed: Previous programs aimed at bridging the translational gap have shown success in advancing medical treatments, indicating that this approach has potential.

Where this research is happening

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.