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Clinical trials and research at Duquesne University
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 1 clinical trial run by Duquesne University that is recruiting, in United States. There are also 25 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $7.8 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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- 25NIH research projects
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All recruiting trials (1)
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Hydration Education for Older Adults Living Independently
This project tests whether a hydration education program plus easier access to drinks can raise water intake among independent-living seniors at Cornwall Manor.
NIH-funded research (25)
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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Genes essential for egg function and fertilization
Researchers are studying how eggs become ready to fertilize and trigger embryo development, using a worm model to uncover key egg-side Molecules that could inform fertility and birth control research for adults.
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Systemic travel of damaged DNA in autoimmune skin disorders
A research project looks at tiny particles shed from UV-damaged skin that carry damaged DNA and travel through the body, potentially worsening autoimmune inflammation in people with photosensitive conditions like lupus.
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Injectable 3D Tissues to Support Regulatory T Cells for Better Allograft Tolerance
This grant explores a new injectable 3D cell therapy approach to help regulate the immune system and reduce transplant rejection in people who receive organ transplants.
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Mosquito bacteria designed to block malaria spread
Researchers are modifying harmless bacteria inside mosquitoes so the bugs can't pass malaria to people.
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How human cell proteins help herpes simplex virus copy and repair its DNA
The team is identifying how human cell proteins interact with herpes simplex virus DNA during copying, repair, and gene activation to guide future treatments for people with HSV infections.
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Restoring the brain's cleanup cells to help in Lewy body disease
This project looks at whether removing and then regrowing the brain's immune cells can help clear harmful protein clumps that damage people with Lewy body disease.
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Using 3D-Clustered Cells to Improve Immune Tolerance in Transplant Patients
This study is exploring a new way to help transplanted organs be accepted by the body by using special cells that support the immune system, which could lead to better outcomes for people receiving organ transplants.
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Developing bacteria to help stop malaria transmission by mosquitoes
This study is looking at how specially designed bacteria can help stop mosquitoes from spreading malaria to people, making it a friendly addition to current ways we fight the disease, like using insecticides and medicines.
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Enhancing neuroscience research programs for undergraduates
This study is all about giving undergraduate students a chance to dive into hands-on research about chronic brain diseases during the summer, helping them learn more about pain and neurological disorders while working with community organizations.
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Training nurses in genomic competencies for better patient care
This study is testing an online course designed to help nursing teachers and students learn more about genetics and genomics so they can provide better care for patients, especially those from underrepresented groups.
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Using engineered microvesicles to protect the blood-brain barrier after a stroke
This study is looking at a new way to help protect the brain's blood barrier after a stroke by using tiny particles to deliver important materials to brain cells, which could improve recovery for stroke patients.
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Understanding how viral infections affect myelination in young brains
This study is looking at how viral infections can affect the brain's ability to build protective coverings around nerve cells in young people, using young mice to see how certain brain cells respond during these infections, with the hope of finding ways to help repair any damage caused.
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Investigating how to restore immune cells in the brain affected by Lewy body disease
This study is looking at how a protein linked to Lewy body disorders affects the brain, especially in areas that control smell and memory, and it’s testing a new oral medication that might help boost the brain's immune system to clear out these harmful proteins and improve brain health.
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Understanding how Streptomyces bacteria manage their genetic material during spore formation
This study is looking at how a special type of bacteria called Streptomyces organizes its genetic material when it makes spores, which could help us understand more about these bacteria and how they can be used in medicine.
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Understanding how host factors influence the replication of herpes simplex virus
This study is looking at how the herpes virus makes copies of its DNA and how it works with our body's cells, with the hope of finding new ways to treat herpes infections better.
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Improving how researchers analyze and use scientific evidence
This study is all about helping researchers get better at combining information from different studies on brain diseases, so they can find out what we still need to learn and create better research that can really help people.
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Understanding the effects of stuttering on adults' lives
This study looks at how stuttering affects adults in their daily lives, not just when they speak, by exploring their thoughts and feelings, so we can better understand the challenges they face and improve support for them.
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Effects of phthalate exposure on testosterone production in male reproductive cells
This study is looking at how certain chemicals called phthalates might affect testosterone production in important cells for male reproductive health, using a new method to grow these cells from stem cells, so we can better understand their impact on hormones and related health issues like testicular cancer.
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Managing student stress, anxiety, and pain through interactive media.
This study is all about helping kids and teens handle stress, anxiety, and pain better by using fun stories that teach them useful skills for a healthier life.
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Understanding how the central amygdala affects neuropathic pain
This study is looking at how a part of the brain called the central amygdala affects nerve pain, with the goal of finding new ways to help people who suffer from this type of pain.
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Using N-Oxides to create new pain relief and mental health medications
This study is exploring new ways to create important ingredients for medicines that help with cancer and mental health issues, using a special chemical process to make it easier to develop better treatments for pain and psychiatric conditions.
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Understanding how certain bacteria manage their genetic material during reproduction
This study is looking at a type of bacteria called Streptomyces, which helps make important medicines like antibiotics, to learn how they manage their genetic material when they create spores, and this could help us find better ways to use these bacteria in medicine.
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Understanding how to improve participation in the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program for older adults
This study is looking at what helps or hinders older adults from joining the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program, which is a helpful program to prevent type 2 diabetes, and it aims to find ways to make it easier for more people to participate.
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Understanding how myelination affects resilience to Lewy body disorders
This study is looking at how the protective covering of nerve cells might help the brain stay strong against Lewy body disorders, which involve harmful protein buildup, and it’s a great chance for pharmacy students at Duquesne University to learn while contributing to this important research.
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Understanding how herpes simplex virus type 1 changes its DNA during infection
This study is looking at how the herpes virus changes its DNA while it’s inside our cells, with the goal of finding new ways to understand how it works and affects people, so we can improve treatments for those with HSV-1.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Duquesne University are recruiting right now?
1, 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.
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
A list is a starting point. Tell us your situation in your own words and we'll rank the studies that match and explain why. It's free and needs no account.