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Clinical trials and research at Florida Atlantic University
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 6 clinical trials run by Florida Atlantic University that are recruiting, in United States. By phase: Phase 3 (1). There are also 49 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $18.3 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 6Clinical trials
- 49NIH research projects
- 1Country
Newest trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Post-Frenotomy Massages After Tongue-Tie Procedure | — | Boynton Beach, Florida | Recruiting | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Exercise plus noninvasive brain stimulation for breast cancer survivors | — | Boca Raton, Florida | Recruiting | May 14, 2026 |
| Dog adoption and professional training program for veterans with PTSD symptoms | — | Boca Raton, Florida | Recruiting | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Preventing medication-related side effects and falls in older adults after an ER visit | — | Delray Beach, Florida | Recruiting | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Brain NAD levels in people with Alzheimer's disease | — | Boca Raton, Florida | Recruiting | Aug 17, 2025 |
| Lidocaine versus diphenhydramine for numbing simple skin lacerations | Phase 3 | Boynton Beach, Florida | Recruiting | Apr 4, 2025 |
All recruiting trials (6)
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Post-Frenotomy Massages After Tongue-Tie Procedure
After a frenotomy, this study tests whether giving babies sublingual massages reduces tongue-tie recurrence and improves feeding.
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Exercise plus noninvasive brain stimulation for breast cancer survivors
This study tests whether a 4-week program combining exercise and transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) is feasible for breast cancer survivors who report cognitive difficulties.
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Dog adoption and professional training program for veterans with PTSD symptoms
This program will try pairing veterans who report PTSD symptoms with a shelter dog and professional training to see if it reduces symptoms, lowers stress, and improves mental and biological health.
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Preventing medication-related side effects and falls in older adults after an ER visit
This project will test whether giving doctors patients' DNA results to guide prescribing can reduce medication side effects and falls in adults 65 and older who come to the emergency department after a ground-level fall.
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Brain NAD levels in people with Alzheimer's disease
This study will try to see if people aged 65–80 with Alzheimer's have lower brain NAD than age-matched people without Alzheimer's by measuring NAD with two MRI-based scans eight months apart.
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Lidocaine versus diphenhydramine for numbing simple skin lacerations
This study will see if injected diphenhydramine numbs simple lacerations as well as 1% lidocaine for people who need stitches in the emergency department.
NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 49)
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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INCLUSAVE: helping young adults with IDD access suicide-prevention trainings
A new NIH grant studies whether two proven gatekeeper trainings (ASIST and safeTALK) can be delivered in inclusive settings to support young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their communities.
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SmartGait: a smartphone AI tool to predict fall risk for older adults
A smartphone app uses AI to analyze a simple gait test and predict when a person may fall, helping clinicians tailor prevention for older adults.
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Can speaking both Spanish and English help protect thinking skills in older Hispanic adults with mild memory problems?
This project follows Hispanic older adults with amnestic mild cognitive impairment to see if people who use both Spanish and English show stronger brain resilience than Spanish-only speakers.
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Molecular ideas about special glia that help nerves work
A researcher will study special glial cells that touch both the brain/spinal cord and nerves elsewhere, to understand how they help nerve fibers stay healthy and properly connected.
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How attention helps vision learn and transfer skills
Scientists are studying how paying attention can make visual training benefits transfer to new parts of the field of view, with the goal of improving vision rehabilitation.
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Identifying population gene signals of adaptation
Researchers are developing easy-to-use statistical methods to find regions in the genome that helped populations adapt over time.
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How air quality and neighborhood design affect thinking and social connection in rural older adults
This project uses wearables and daily surveys to look at whether air pollution, local neighborhood features, and social isolation affect thinking and memory in middle-aged and older rural adults.
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How the brain receptor IL-1R1 may shape social behavior
This project looks at whether a brain receptor called IL-1R1 changes nerve cell connections and social behavior in ways that may matter for people with autism.
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Rhes‑SUMO pathway's role in Huntington's disease
This work looks at whether the Rhes‑SUMO protein system increases toxic huntingtin and helps it spread in the brain, which may explain early striatal damage in people with Huntington's disease.
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Automated at‑home HIV blood test that detects infection early
A disposable, automated HIV self-test designed to find the virus early after exposure and if the virus rebounds for people with or at risk for HIV.
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Bilingualism and brain resilience in older Hispanic adults with mild memory loss
This project looks at whether speaking both Spanish and English helps protect thinking skills in older Hispanic adults with mild memory problems.
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Understanding how ribosome stalling affects Huntington disease
This study is looking at how a problem with protein production in the brain might contribute to Huntington disease, which could help us find new ways to treat the condition.
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How low oxygen helps the eye lens develop
This project looks at how very low oxygen in the developing eye helps lens cells turn on the genes they need to become clear and healthy.
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Creating a new self-test for HIV detection
This study is working on a simple and affordable test that can quickly detect HIV in the first two weeks of infection, helping people get the care they need sooner.
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Tools to explore how cysteine oxidation changes cell proteins
Creating chemical methods to find and map changes in a protein building block called cysteine in cancer cells so scientists can better understand redox-related disease.
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Rhes-SUMO Pathway and Huntington Disease in Mice
A study in mouse models explores how the Rhes-SUMO pathway may drive brain and nerve cell vulnerability in Huntington disease.
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How disease-causing bacteria make and use sulfur
Researchers are exploring how bacteria produce a sulfur-containing molecule so new drugs or add-ons can help people with antibiotic-resistant infections.
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Understanding how populations adapt through genetic analysis
This study looks at how our genes change over time due to natural selection and other influences, helping us understand which parts of our DNA might lead to helpful traits, and this information could eventually improve personalized medicine and treatment options for you.
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Identifying genes that affect how amphetamines work in the brain
This study is looking at how amphetamines affect the brain and lead to addiction by using tiny worms to find out which genes play a role in these changes, and the goal is to help improve treatments for people struggling with addiction and ADHD.
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Understanding how Huntington disease disrupts protein production in brain cells
Researchers are studying Huntington disease to learn how a faulty protein blocks ribosomes and slows protein-making in brain cells, which may contribute to movement and thinking problems.
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Helping young breast cancer survivors understand genetic testing and share family risk information
This project helps young breast cancer survivors from diverse backgrounds understand their genetic test results for breast and ovarian cancer risk and how to talk about it with their families.
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Understanding genetic changes in cancer
This project helps us learn how important genetic changes, called structural variations, develop in diseases like cancer by looking closely at genetic information.
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Investigating how air quality and living conditions affect social isolation and cognitive function in rural communities at risk for Alzheimer's disease.
This study is looking at how air quality and the places we live can affect feelings of loneliness and memory problems in older adults in rural Florida who might be at risk for Alzheimer's disease, and it involves tracking daily activities and social interactions over five years.
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Using sensors in cars to detect cognitive changes in older drivers
This study is looking at how special sensors in cars can help keep an eye on how older drivers are doing behind the wheel, to spot early signs of memory problems like Alzheimer's, and it’s for older adults who want to stay safe and independent while driving.
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How low oxygen levels affect the development of the eye lens
This study looks at how low oxygen levels during eye lens development affect the growth and function of lens cells, helping us understand how these conditions keep the lens clear and healthy.
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Discovering new treatments for opioid addiction by targeting specific proteins in the brain
This study is looking at how stress and inflammation in the brain might affect people who struggle with opioid addiction, and it hopes to find new ways to help treat this condition by targeting specific proteins involved in how opioids work in the body.
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Developing new drugs that target a specific form of a cancer-related protein.
This study is looking at a protein called PTP1B that is often found in higher levels in cancer cells, and the researchers want to create new drugs that can specifically target this protein to help improve cancer treatments for patients.
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Investigating how bilingualism affects brain health in older Hispanic adults with mild cognitive impairment
This study is looking at how being bilingual in Spanish and English might help older Hispanic adults with mild cognitive impairment stay mentally sharp as they age, and it aims to find out if speaking two languages can protect against memory loss.
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Exploring new ways to block protein interactions in cancer treatment
This study is exploring new ways to block certain protein interactions that help cancer grow, using special tools and techniques, with the hope of creating better treatments that could help patients respond more effectively to cancer therapy.
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Investigating how cholesterol levels affect brain cells in Alzheimer's disease
This study is looking at how cholesterol levels in brain cells might be linked to Alzheimer's disease, especially how certain gene changes can affect these levels, and it invites patients to help by sharing samples or joining related research.
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New peptide pain relievers delivered through the nose
This study is looking at new nasal sprays made from special peptides that could help relieve both short-term and long-term pain without the risks of addiction that come with traditional pain medications.
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Effects of alcohol consumption during pregnancy on maternal health and birth outcomes
This study is looking at how drinking alcohol during pregnancy can affect the health of moms and their babies, especially when other health issues like obesity or diabetes are also present, and it aims to create helpful tools for doctors to better support pregnant women facing these challenges.
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Understanding how structural variations in genes evolve
This study looks at how changes in our genes, like when genes get duplicated, can affect evolution and lead to diseases, and it's for anyone curious about how these genetic changes impact our bodies and health over time.
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Investigating the role of a specific receptor in chronic migraine
This study is looking at how a specific receptor in the brain might play a role in chronic migraines, using animal models to see what happens when this receptor is missing, with the hope of finding new ways to help people who suffer from migraines.
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Using vehicle sensors to monitor cognitive changes in older drivers
This study is looking at how special sensors in cars can help spot early signs of memory changes in older adults who might be at risk for Alzheimer's and similar conditions, by keeping track of their driving habits and daily activities over three years.
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Investigating how a brain receptor affects inflammation and behavior
This study is looking at a brain receptor called IL-1R1 to see how it affects inflammation in the brain and how that might influence behavior and mental health, with the hope of finding new ways to help people with mental health issues.
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Understanding how tumor-specific MUC1 glycopeptides interact with immune cells
This study is looking at how certain parts of a protein that change in cancer can connect with immune cells, helping us understand how tumors avoid being attacked by the immune system, and it could lead to better ways to boost cancer treatments.
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Understanding how cholesterol moves within cells and its role in Alzheimer's disease
This study is looking at how cholesterol behaves in brain cells and how that might relate to Alzheimer's disease, using special tools to see cholesterol in action, which could help us understand its role in brain health.
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Designing drugs that target RNA repeat expansions
This study is working on creating new drugs that can better connect with RNA structures linked to genetic disorders like Fragile X Syndrome and Huntington’s disease, with the goal of finding better treatment options for people living with these conditions.
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Exploring the support networks of family caregivers for older adults with Alzheimer's disease
This study looks at how family members and health professionals work together to care for older adults with Alzheimer's and related dementias, aiming to find better ways to support those who take on caregiving roles.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Florida Atlantic University are recruiting right now?
6, 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 3: 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
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.