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Clinical trials and research at Baylor University
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 3 clinical trials run by Baylor University that are recruiting, at sites in 2 countries (most in United States (2), Ghana (1)). There are also 55 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $20.4 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 3Clinical trials
- 55NIH research projects
- 2Countries
Newest trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Activities-based locomotor training for young children with cerebral palsy | — | Dripping Springs, Texas | Recruiting | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Home-based cervical cancer self-sampling with education for women living with HIV in Ghana | — | Cape Coast, Central Region | Recruiting | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Using paper and smartphone aids to help memory in Alzheimer's and dementia patients | — | Austin, Texas and 2 other locations | Recruiting | Jun 6, 2024 |
All recruiting trials (3)
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Activities-based locomotor training for young children with cerebral palsy
This study will test whether a 3-week activities-based locomotor training program can help young non-ambulatory children with cerebral palsy improve movement and daily activities compared with usual care.
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Home-based cervical cancer self-sampling with education for women living with HIV in Ghana
This study tests a home-based HPV self-sampling approach plus a 3R communication plan to help women with HIV in Ghana screen for cervical cancer.
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Using paper and smartphone aids to help memory in Alzheimer's and dementia patients
This study is testing whether using paper or smartphone memory aids can help people with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia remember things better in their daily lives.
NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 55)
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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Waixenicin A-based therapy for newborn brain injury
A new drug-target approach aims to protect babies’ brains after oxygen deprivation at birth.
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HOPE-inG: Increasing cervical cancer screening for women with HIV in Ghana
A study tests a home-based HPV self-sampling approach plus a tailored communication plan to help women living with HIV in Ghana get screened more often for cervical cancer.
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Genetic, Social, and Environmental Factors Shaping Early Cannabis Use in Youth
A study with young people will look at how genes, surroundings, and behavior come together to predict who might start using cannabis early and how to prevent it.
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Understanding how MCM8/9 helps fix DNA replication when it stalls in cancer
A study in cancer biology scientists are exploring how the MCM8/9 proteins help protect and repair DNA during cell division, which could reveal new ways to combat cancer and aging.
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Satellite cells help kids' muscles grow during cancer treatment
A pediatric cancer research grant tests if boosting muscle stem cells can prevent growth delays caused by standard chemotherapy in children.
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Indole compounds from gut bacteria to help gut health and fight harmful bacteria
A family of tiny gut bugs may produce indole chemicals that help the gut barrier and reduce a harmful bacteria called Fusobacterium nucleatum, potentially lowering oral and colorectal disease risk.
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Mobile media use and preschoolers' social skills
This project looks at how preschoolers' time with tablets and smartphones relates to their growing social skills and what families can do to support healthy interactions.
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HOPE-inG: A cervical cancer screening plan for women with HIV in Ghana
A study tests a home-based HPV self-sampling and a supportive communication approach to help women with HIV in Ghana screen for cervical cancer more often.
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AI-designed dual-target cancer theranostics to overcome therapy resistance
A Baylor University team is using smart AI to create and test dual-target cancer drugs that can both treat tumors and help image them, with a focus on overcoming drug resistance.
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Home HPV self-sampling with supportive 3R counseling for women with HIV in Ghana
This project offers HPV self-sampling plus a brief 3R communication approach to help women living with HIV in Ghana get timely cervical cancer screening.
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Metalloenzyme design and smart hydrogels for arthritis and remediation
A Baylor University team is using metal-focused proteins and smart hydrogels to create better catalysts and materials that could help with chemical remediation and osteoarthritis treatment.
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Understanding how sugars and proteins behave during a common mass-spec process
Researchers are studying how complex sugars (glycans) and proteins change when they’re sprayed into gas for mass spectrometry, to better read their structures.
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Why some people are resilient or vulnerable to opioid addiction
This project looks at brain cell and circuit differences—using advanced rat models—that could explain why some people develop opioid addiction while others stay resilient.
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Low-cost, label-free optical biosensor for quick health checks
A new, affordable device uses light in a tiny cavity to detect disease markers at the patient’s side, helping people get faster information about their health.
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Metabolic drivers of cancer cachexia–related heart weakness
A study in mice explores how metabolism in the heart is affected by cancer cachexia and tests a mitochondrial stabilizing treatment to protect heart function.
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Epigenetic switches in mosquito diapause and overwintering health
A study in the mosquito Culex pipiens looks at how chemical tags on DNA-associated proteins control dormancy and survival through winter, which can influence how diseases like West Nile virus persist.
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Geographic AI for sharper cancer surveillance
A new AI-based method uses smart geographic grouping to map cancer patterns more accurately than county-wide reports, especially in big urban areas and rural Texas.
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Tools to run biochemistry experiments for people who are blind
A grant to develop accessible lab tools so adults who are blind or have low vision can perform and publish real biomolecular experiments.
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New high-speed refrigerated centrifuge to support DNA injury research
A supplemental NIH grant helps Baylor University replace an old centrifuge with a newer model to keep DNA-related experiments on track and safe.
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Prenatal Lithium Exposure and Autism Risk in Children
This project looks at whether exposure to lithium before birth may influence a child’s risk for autism through thyroid problems during pregnancy.
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Developing new ways to make important natural compounds for medicine
Scientists at Baylor are creating new methods to make natural-product-based medicines, with the aim of helping treat serious diseases.
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Designing simpler natural-product medicines to uncover how they work
Researchers are creating simplified versions of complex natural compounds to find new medicines that might help people with cancer, immune disorders, stroke-related injury, or bacterial infections.
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Designing special proteins to understand diseases like degenerative neurologic disorders
This work explores how specially designed proteins called CAMPs can help us understand diseases like degenerative neurologic disorders.
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Metal-binding proteins and smart materials
They are making metal-binding proteins and self-healing hydrogels that could help detoxify harmful chemicals and lead to new treatments for people with osteoarthritis.
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Smartphone reminders to help future memory in mild cognitive impairment and early dementia
This project compares a smartphone reminder app to a paper-based memory aid for people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia to help remember future tasks like taking medications.
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Clearing old damaged cells to help exercise rebuild muscle lost from cancer treatment
This project looks at whether medicines that remove old, damaged cells can help exercise better protect and rebuild muscle in people who lose muscle from cancer and chemotherapy.
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Understanding how enzymes work at a detailed level
This project aims to understand how important proteins called enzymes change shape as they perform their jobs, which could help create better medicines for many diseases.
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Making biochemistry tools accessible for people with blindness
This study is all about creating helpful tools for people who are blind or have low vision so they can do experiments in biochemistry on their own, especially to learn more about conditions like ALS.
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Investigating how fish oil affects the voices of female professional voice users
This study is looking at whether taking omega-3 supplements can help female singers and teachers feel less vocal fatigue after using their voices a lot, so they can keep performing at their best.
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Understanding how metalloenzymes use different metals for chemical reactions
This study is looking at special proteins called metalloenzymes that use metal ions to help with chemical reactions, and it's for anyone interested in how these enzymes choose different metals to do similar jobs, which could lead to better ways to create useful catalysts.
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Improving chemistry access for high school students with blindness in Central Texas
This study is all about making chemistry fun and accessible for high school students who are blind or have low vision by creating special hands-on materials and giving them the chance to work in labs with experienced chemists who understand their needs.
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Developing new methods to transform hydrocarbons into useful chemical compounds
This study is looking at new ways to make important building blocks for medicines using special chemical methods, which could lead to better drugs and treatments for patients like you.
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Waixenicin A-based therapy for neonatal brain injury
A new drug-like approach tests waixenicin A to help newborns who suffer brain injury from oxygen deprivation.
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Creating toolkits to help women with HIV in Ghana screen for cervical cancer
This study is creating helpful tools to encourage women with HIV in Ghana to take part in cervical cancer screening using self-sampling, making it easier and more suitable for their needs so they can catch any issues early.
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Understanding how high blood sugar affects brain function and behavior
This study is looking at how high blood sugar affects the brain and behavior in people with depression, especially those with diabetes, to help create better, personalized treatments for them.
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Understanding how the brain processes opioid addiction and dependence
This study is looking at how the brain changes when someone becomes addicted to prescription painkillers like oxycodone, using rats to help understand what happens when they crave the drug or go through withdrawal, with the hope of finding better ways to help people overcome their addiction.
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Using natural products to develop new treatments for cancer and infections
This study is exploring how to create simpler versions of natural substances that could help fight cancer, infections, and immune system issues, with the goal of finding new treatments that work better and have fewer side effects for patients like you.
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Improving cervical cancer screening for women living with HIV in Ghana
This study is all about helping women with HIV in Ghana get more cervical cancer screenings by using a simple home test and friendly communication to make it easier and more comfortable for them to participate.
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Using senolytics to improve exercise response in mice with muscle loss from cancer
This study is looking at how special compounds that help get rid of old, damaged cells can make exercise more effective for mice with cancer-related muscle loss, and it hopes to find ways to help cancer survivors keep their strength and health after treatment.
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Understanding how calcium affects hearing loss from cochlear injury
This study is looking at how calcium signals in tiny hair cells in the ear affect hearing, especially when these cells get hurt from things like loud noises or infections, and it’s for people who want to understand how we might protect hearing in the future.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Baylor University are recruiting right now?
3, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 2 countries. The most sites are in United States (2 trials), Ghana (1 trial). 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
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