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Clinical trials and research at Delaware State University
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 27 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $14.1 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 27NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (27)
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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Building Research Capacity at an Historically Black University
This grant helps Delaware State University strengthen its biomedical research program to support students and faculty, with a focus on health disparities and inclusive science.
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Advancing Health Equity for Underserved Communities
This center aims to understand and reduce health differences that affect people in underserved communities, including those facing conditions like Alzheimer's disease.
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Community Engagement & Dissemination Core (CED Core) for Health Equity
A program at Delaware State University partners with Black communities and health professionals to share research findings in ways that improve health in African American communities.
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Investigator Development Core for Health Disparities Research
This grant funds a core that helps researchers from diverse backgrounds study why health disparities exist and how to reduce them, with a focus on COVID-19 impacts and broader infectious and chronic disease outcomes.
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Capacity-building infrastructure to support patients and researchers
A center-supported core aims to strengthen research resources at DSU to advance health equity and benefit patients by enabling higher-quality biomedical, behavioral, and translational studies.
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Role of Social Factors in Mental, Sleep, and Physical Health
A study at Delaware State University looks at how social conditions influence sleep, mental and physical health, especially in racial/ethnic minority groups.
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Machine learning imaging biomarkers for diabetes and age-related diseases
A large, doctor-led project uses AI to analyze medical scans to find imaging patterns that reflect diabetes and aging, aiming to help people understand and manage these conditions better.
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Integrating low-cost paper tests with targeted immunotherapy for triple negative breast cancer
A research project combines affordable paper-based devices with personalized immune-based treatments to help people with triple negative breast cancer.
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Administrative Core powering an interdisciplinary health equity research center
This grant funds an Administrative Core at Delaware State University to coordinate resources, mentorship, and community engagement for a center focused on health equity across social, behavioral, and biomedical research.
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Interdisciplinary Health Equity Center for Better Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
A national-health-disparities focused center aims to improve Alzheimer's diagnostic approaches by bringing together experts from different fields and communities, starting at Delaware State University.
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Understanding why certain cerebellar brain cells fail in spinal muscular atrophy
Researchers are studying how a specific brain cell type in SMA patients loses function and dies, hoping to uncover why this happens and improve future treatments.
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Mental, Physical, and Sleep Health and Social Factors
This project looks at how social factors affect sleep, mental, and physical health, especially in racial and ethnic minority communities.
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Using AI to find body changes linked to diabetes and aging
This project uses advanced imaging and artificial intelligence to better understand how body changes relate to conditions like type 2 diabetes and aging.
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New Ways to Treat Triple Negative Breast Cancer
This project aims to develop new, personalized treatments for triple negative breast cancer, especially for minority populations, using affordable paper-based tools.
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Collaboration for neuroscience research in Delaware
This study is all about improving brain research by teaming up two universities to help new scientists learn more about how the brain works and what happens when things go wrong, which could lead to better treatments for people with neurological conditions.
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Creating a center for bioengineering and biomedical education and innovation
This study is all about creating a new center at Delaware State University that will help students learn and grow in the fields of bioengineering and health technology, making it easier for them to pursue advanced degrees and encouraging diversity and new ideas in healthcare.
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A summer program for undergraduate neuroscience research at a historically black university.
This summer program invites undergraduate students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, to dive into hands-on neuroscience research at Delaware State University while working closely with experienced faculty and building valuable skills for their future.
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Improving biomedical research capacity at a Historically-Black University
This study is all about helping Delaware State University improve its research efforts to tackle health issues that affect the African American community, by working with faculty, students, and local leaders to find out what’s needed and create plans for better support and mentorship in science and medicine.
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Developing new neuroscience researchers in Delaware
This study is all about helping new scientists in Delaware learn more about the brain and nervous system by giving them funding to kickstart their research, so they can eventually apply for bigger grants and explore a variety of neuroscience topics.
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Support for a facility that cares for research mice
This study is all about making sure that the mice used in research at Delaware State University are well cared for and live in the best conditions possible, which helps scientists do their work more effectively.
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Providing access to advanced cell electrophysiology techniques for neuroscience research.
This study is creating a special lab in Delaware where scientists can use advanced tools to better understand how nerve cells work, which is important for learning about brain conditions, and it also helps train students who want to learn more about this field.
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A center focused on brain imaging and neuroscience collaboration
The Center for Biomedical and Brain Imaging is helping scientists in Delaware study how the brain works by using advanced MRI technology, so they can better understand how brain structure and function affect behavior.
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Coordinating neuroscience research efforts in Delaware
This study is all about helping researchers at Delaware State University and the University of Delaware work better together on brain and nervous system projects, which could lead to new discoveries that might help people with brain-related conditions in the future.
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A collaborative center for neuroscience research in Delaware
This study is all about helping researchers at Delaware State University and the University of Delaware learn more about the brain and nervous system, which could lead to new treatments for people with neurological conditions.
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A program to engage middle school students in science through hands-on learning in biology, chemistry, and bioinformatics.
This program invites 32 middle school students from under-represented groups to join two fun, hands-on summer sessions at Delaware State University, where they'll explore science through exciting activities in chemistry, biology, and research about natural resources, all while building skills and confidence for future
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Exploring how family support helps college freshmen succeed
This study is looking at how support from family can help college freshmen, especially those from underrepresented and low-income backgrounds, succeed in their education and find the resources they need.
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Investigating brain changes in spinal muscular atrophy
This study is looking at how spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) affects a part of the brain called the cerebellum, which helps with movement, using special imaging techniques and mouse models to find out more about the brain changes in SMA, with the hope of improving treatments for people with this condition.
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