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Clinical trials and research at Fordham University
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 10 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $5.0 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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NIH-funded research (10)
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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Cholinergic interneuron D2 receptors and impulsive behavior in cocaine use
This project looks at whether D2 receptors in cholinergic neurons in the brain’s nucleus accumbens influence impulsive actions and relapse risk in cocaine users or models.
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How college life and finances affect young adults' heart and metabolic health
This project follows college-aged young adults to track how school experiences and financial stress relate to blood pressure, weight, and overall heart and metabolic health.
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Brain changes during the menopausal transition
This project looks at how cells and gene activity in the front part of the hippocampus change during menopause in people with ovaries.
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Understanding how certain brain receptors affect impulsive behavior related to cocaine addiction
This study is looking at how certain brain receptors related to dopamine affect impulsive behavior in people who have used cocaine for a long time, with the hope of finding new ways to help them make better decisions and avoid relapse.
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Investigating sleep differences among college students from various racial backgrounds
This study is looking at how things like social life and the environment affect how well college students, especially those from different ethnic and racial backgrounds, sleep and how long they sleep, to help understand the challenges they face and improve their health and school performance.
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Understanding how the X-chromosome affects brain function in adult women
This study looks at how changes in female hormones affect the brain and behavior in adult females, using mice to find out if certain genes on the X-chromosome play a role in conditions like anxiety and depression, which could help us understand more about women's mental health.
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Understanding brain changes during menopause and their impact on mental health
This study looks at how hormonal changes during menopause might affect the brain and mood, especially in relation to conditions like depression and psychosis, by examining brain samples to understand what happens in a key area that helps manage emotions.
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Understanding how education and economics affect young adult heart health
This study is looking at how money and education affect the heart health of young adults in college, especially those from different backgrounds, and it will track their health and lifestyle changes over time to find out what helps or harms their heart health.
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How hormone changes affect brain function and behavior in females
This study looks at how changes in female hormones during the menstrual cycle can affect the brain and feelings, especially anxiety and depression, to help find better treatments for women facing these challenges.
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Understanding how certain bacteria manage DNA damage during replication
This study looks at how a helpful bacterium called Bacillus subtilis fixes its DNA when it gets damaged, focusing on special proteins that help it copy that damaged DNA so the bacteria can survive tough conditions, and the results could help us learn more about how bacteria repair their DNA, which is important for unde
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