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Clinical trials and research at Drexel University
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 11 clinical trials run by Drexel University that are recruiting, in United States. By phase: Phase 1/2 (1). There are also 262 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $124.1 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 11Clinical trials
- 262NIH research projects
- 1Country
Newest trials
All recruiting trials (11)
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Eatwell nutrition program to improve diets linked to cancer prevention
This trial will test whether the Eatwell program helps adults with low adherence to cancer-prevention dietary guidelines eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains and cut back on processed foods, red/processed meat, and sugary drinks.
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Group-based SDARI program to improve social connection in autistic young adults
This program will test whether the SDARI group intervention helps autistic young adults (18–30) feel more connected to others and improve their social relationships.
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Opt-In early intervention program for young children waiting for an autism diagnosis.
This program tests an online parent-training course to help toddlers (16–48 months) showing signs of autism whose families are on a waitlist for a formal diagnosis.
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Tele-Exercise program to empower movement for people with spinal cord injury
A randomized study tests whether a live tele-exercise program (TEEMS) improves physical activity participation and psychosocial factors more than a library of pre-recorded exercises for adults with spinal cord injury.
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Public education messages about cigarillo harms for Black young adults
This project will test whether three types of public education messages change harm beliefs, outcome expectations, and intentions about cigarillo use among Black young adults aged 18–30 who are at risk of starting cigarillo smoking.
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A mobile app for managing binge eating and obesity
This study is testing a mobile app called ChangeBite to see if it can help adults with obesity and binge eating manage their eating habits better.
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Improving Heart Health in People with SCI Using Home-Based VR Gaming
This study tests a home-based virtual reality exercise program to help adults with spinal cord injury improve heart health and overall well-being.
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Nature-based intervention for nursing home residents with dementia
This study is testing a nature-based program to see if it can help nursing home residents with dementia reduce their vocalizations and feel less stressed.
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UnityPhilly app to help bystanders find and reverse opioid overdoses
This project will test whether the UnityPhilly smartphone app helps trained community members and people affected by opioid use in Philadelphia respond to and reverse opioid overdoses.
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Effects of a betalain-rich concentrate on cycling performance and recovery
This study is testing if a betalain-rich drink can help active people perform better and recover faster after sprint cycling.
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Using real-time brain imaging to understand self-generated experiences
This study is testing how brain activity in young adults relates to their personal experiences to see if certain brain signals make those experiences feel more intense and vivid.
NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 262)
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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UnityPhilly App to Help Reversal of Overdoses in Philadelphia
A citywide smartphone app helps bystanders link with nearby people who can give naloxone during opioid overdoses in Philadelphia.
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HIV-1 Tat variation and its link to NeuroHIV health
This research looks at how different HIV-1 Tat protein variants may contribute to neurocognitive problems in adults living with HIV.
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Longitudinal study of Plasmodium vivax relapses in Central Africa
This study follows people in Central Africa to understand how Plasmodium vivax relapses affect illness and transmission.
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Linking childhood neurodevelopmental disorders with later-life brain diseases
A large international study will look at whether early conditions like autism and ADHD are linked to higher risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or ALS later in life by analyzing health records and genetic data.
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Linking developmental disorders with later neurodegenerative diseases
A multinational study will look at how early neurodevelopmental conditions like ASD and ADHD relate to risks of later dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases in adults.
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Predicting Weight Regain After Weight Loss Through Body Signals
A study with people who are losing weight will check how their body’s metabolism and appetite signals might influence if they regain weight later.
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Plasmodium vivax invasion in people with Duffy-negative blood groups
A study to understand how the malaria parasite Plasmodium vivax can invade red blood cells and how people with Duffy-negative blood respond to the infection.
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How long non-coding RNAs help activate genes
This work explores how long non-coding RNAs team up with gene-remodeling proteins to switch on genes that can be important in cancer.
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Understanding how aimmune suppression via adenosine affects HIV-fighting T cells and how ADA-1 could help
This grant explores how a molecule called adenosine dampens HIV-specific CD8+ T cells and whether boosting ADA-1 can restore their ability to fight HIV.
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Nanotrap vaccines to capture HIV and target infected cells
A new therapy uses tiny, engineered particles to grab HIV particles and infected cells, delivering immune-boosting signals to the body to help clear the virus.
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How brain pathways control avoiding crashes while moving
A scientist team is studying how brain signals control automatic movement to steer away from objects that are coming straight at you, using animals to understand this essential behavior.
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Understanding why oxycodone misuse may rise after spinal cord injury
This project looks at why people with spinal cord injuries might be more prone to misusing opioids like oxycodone and how brain changes after such injuries could play a role.
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Polymer-based mRNA carriers to teach the immune system to tolerate specific antigens
Aims to use tiny polymer carriers to deliver genetic messages to immune cells so the body learns to ignore specific allergens or self-antigens without broad immunosuppression.
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Combinatorial Therapy for SPG4 hereditary spastic paraplegia
Aims to test gene-based treatments to help people with SPG4-related hereditary spastic paraplegia manage mobility and related symptoms.
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How eviction affects preventive and primary care
This project looks at how losing housing affects people’s ability to get routine preventive and primary care.
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Neighborhood factors and ADRD progression across communities
This project studies how where you live affects the progression of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias over time.
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Antibiotic recognition and signaling in drug-resistant enterococci
This grant studies how vancomycin-resistant enterococci detect the antibiotic and turn on genes that make them resistant, with the aim of finding new ways to stop it.
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Biomaterial-based dendritic cell therapy to teach the immune system to tolerate specific antigens
A new therapy uses engineered materials to make dendritic cells teach the immune system to tolerate certain autoimmune targets, potentially reducing the need for broad immune suppression.
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Nanoscale control of ligand display to modulate barriers and improve delivery
A project to test tiny, precisely arranged surface signals on particles to temporarily open barriers and improve delivery into cells for better targeting of therapies.
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Rescuing Light-Sensitive Cells in GUCY2D and GUCA1A Retinopathies
Aimed at protecting and saving vision for people with specific genetic forms of blindness by calming overactive signals that damage photoreceptor cells.
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Regulation of the eye’s light-detecting enzymes
A grant to understand how the eye uses a key enzyme to detect light and keep vision, aiming to help people with inherited blindness.
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Advancing Care for Autistic Older Adults
A nationwide study will look at health and mental health needs of autistic adults aged 40 and older, using Medicare/Medicaid data plus surveys and interviews.
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Understanding health and care patterns for autistic young people (ages 10-24)
This grant looks at how health needs and use of services change as autistic young people grow, with the goal of improving care over time.
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Early autism screening in primary care to help kids get diagnosed sooner
This grant tests how to reliably screen for autism during routine pediatric check-ups to help children get diagnosed earlier and access intervention sooner.
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Data Core supports autism research data across PHASES centers
A data-sharing core supports autism research by securely collecting, storing, and analyzing health data from multiple sources to help improve understanding and care across the life course.
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Dissemination and Outreach Core for autism research partners
A patient-facing initiative to share autism research findings with families, clinicians, and policy makers in practical and accessible ways.
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Administrative core to coordinate autism center research and community engagement
A coordinating core for an autism center helps researchers, clinicians, and communities work together to advance autism science and services.
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PHASES: public health steps to support autism across the life span
Aimed at improving autism detection, health care, and overall well‑being from early childhood through older adulthood, by using public health strategies to reach more people and better services.
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Benzodiazepines and HIV persistence in brain-resident immune cells
This NIH grant explores how commonly prescribed sleep medicines might affect HIV that's hidden in brain immune cells, with potential implications for future therapies.
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Longitudinal study of Plasmodium vivax relapses in Central Africa
A study following people in Central Africa over time to understand how Plasmodium vivax infections relapse and affect malaria control.
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Fundamentals of Anti-Sickling Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease
A research project at Drexel University aims to deepen our understanding of how anti-sickling treatments work to help people with sickle cell disease.
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Piloting a patient navigator to help adults use proven weight-loss options
A patient navigator program will help adults with overweight or obesity start and stick with proven weight-loss options that fit their needs.
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Tip60 histone acetyltransferase and brain health in Alzheimer’s disease
This NIH grant explores how a brain enzyme called Tip60 helps protect memory and cognitive function in Alzheimer-like conditions using a fruit fly model and neural studies.
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UnityPhilly: A citywide smartphone app to connect people for naloxone and overdose reversal
A citywide smartphone app helps bystanders and victims connect quickly to neighbors who can provide naloxone during opioid overdoses in Philadelphia.
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School nutrition changes to improve children's learning
This project looks at whether improving the foods and drinks available at schools helps children's grades and learning, especially for Black and Hispanic students.
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Understanding loneliness and social isolation in autistic young adults
A long-term study will follow autistic young adults to see how life changes like going to college, starting jobs, or moving homes affect loneliness and social connections.
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Understanding HIV-1 Env dynamics to guide vaccines and inhibitors
Scientists will use computer simulations and special lab measurements to map how the HIV-1 Env protein moves and changes shape, with goal of improving vaccines and antiviral drugs for people at risk of HIV.
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A new antibody-based therapy for SPG4 hereditary spastic paraplegia
A small NIH grant is funding a therapy aimed at reducing mutant M1 spastin protein to help people with SPG4-HSP, a gradual leg-weakening neurodegenerative condition.
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How what you already know could shape new memories
This project looks at how what you already know affects how new memories are stored over time in the brain.
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Klf2/4 and mechanical signals in heart fibroblasts
A study in adult humans and mouse models will explore how heart fibroblasts sense pressure changes and how this affects heart stiffness and scarring.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Drexel University are recruiting right now?
11, 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.
What phases are they in?
Phase 1/2: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
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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