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Clinical trials and research at Howard University
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 2 clinical trials run by Howard University that are recruiting, in United States. There are also 53 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $17.1 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 2Clinical trials
- 53NIH research projects
- 1Country
All recruiting trials (2)
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BRAVE program to reduce violence risk in early psychosis
A CBT-based program called BRAVE is tested with young adults in early psychosis to see if it is feasible and acceptable when added to usual care.
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Better Together: integrating buprenorphine care in community settings
A multi-site program tests whether delivering buprenorphine MOUD in nonmedical community sites with on-site Recovery Guiding improves 24-week retention compared with standard hub-clinic MOUD.
NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 53)
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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Antiviral factors that limit HIV in people with SLE
Researchers at Howard University are studying how immune factors in people with lupus may help limit HIV infection.
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Gut-brain connection in Parkinson’s disease
A study in Parkinson’s disease explores how the gut may influence brain health and disease progression, using animal models to understand pathways that link the gut to brain symptoms.
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Understanding how stem cell vesicles pick their cargo to improve therapies
Researchers are studying tiny bubbles from stem cells to learn how their contents are chosen, with the aim of making better treatments for autoimmune diseases and cancer.
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Molecular mechanisms of HIV resistance in people with Sickle Cell Disease and Trait
A scientist at Howard University is studying why people with sickle cell disease or trait might be more resistant to HIV, in order to uncover clues for better protection and treatment.
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Community Collaborations Core for Cancer Research and Engagement
A program at Howard University to strengthen trust between communities and cancer researchers, grow partnerships, and provide hands-on STEM experiences for students in the DC–Baltimore area.
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Planning and Evaluation Core for a cancer research partnership
A coordinating group will guide planning, monitoring, and evaluation across cancer research, education, and community programs to ensure a cohesive, sustainable effort.
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Non-invasive MRI approach to better prostate cancer detection and prognosis
A new imaging method using a specialized MRI technique and machine learning could help doctors detect aggressive prostate cancer more accurately and at lower cost for men at higher risk.
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Understanding genetic and immune factors in aggressive prostate cancer
A study from Johns Hopkins and Howard University will look at why advanced prostate cancer behaves differently in African American men and try to find biomarkers to predict and improve outcomes.
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Proton FLASH Immunotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer
A new approach combines fast, high-dose proton therapy with immune-delivering materials to target pancreatic cancer while sparing nearby organs.
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Data science shared resource to advance cancer data across Howard University and Johns Hopkins
A cancer research data platform project will improve how cancer data is stored, shared, and analyzed to speed discoveries and improve patient outcomes.
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Administrative Core for a Comprehensive Cancer Center Initiative
A central Administrative Core at Howard University helps coordinate and guide a multi-project cancer research program to keep everything running smoothly and safely for patients and researchers.
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Howard-Hopkins partnership to advance cancer care and research
A joint, regional program unites Howard University and Johns Hopkins to improve cancer research, education, and care delivery for people in the DMV area.
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Unraveling how Zika virus affects the heart in young patients (mouse models and beyond)
This grant investigates how Zika virus can cause heart problems, using both animals and human tissue to understand why some infections lead to heart damage.
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Platform for Analyzing Mutations Linked to Schizophrenia (PAMS)
A computational tool built to study rare genetic mutations in schizophrenia and predict how they affect proteins and their interactions.
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Epitranscriptomic and post-transcriptional regulation of bacterial gene expression
Aims to understand how bacteria control their genes after writing RNA, across several bacteria, to uncover new ways to fight infections.
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Using advanced MRI to spot energy problems in the brain after head injury
Using special MRI scans to see how different parts of the brain use energy in people who have had a traumatic brain injury.
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Understanding how cells shape and communicate to form tissue patterns
This study looks at how cells in fruit flies change shape and talk to each other to form organized patterns, which is important for healthy tissue development, and it could help us understand problems that arise when these signals go wrong.
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Bladder health education and continence support for Black and Hispanic women in Washington, DC
A program offering bladder health education and behavioral therapies to help Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic women in Washington, DC reduce urinary leakage and get better care.
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Mobile app and community support to reduce high blood pressure during pregnancy for Black women
A community-guided Android app and support program to give Black pregnant and postpartum women clearer information and social support about high blood pressure in pregnancy.
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Neuregulin-1 for improving recovery after ischemic stroke
This work tests whether the drug neuregulin-1 can protect brain cells and help people recover after a blocked‑artery (ischemic) stroke.
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How DNA repair problems may drive mitochondrial damage and stomach inflammation from H. pylori
This work looks at whether a faulty DNA repair protein lets H. pylori harm cell energy centers and triggers stomach inflammation.
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Non‑invasive MRI with AI to better find aggressive prostate cancer
This project uses a new non-invasive MRI method combined with artificial intelligence to help detect and map aggressive prostate cancer in men, especially those at higher risk.
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Understanding aggressive prostate cancer in high-risk and African American men
This project will analyze tumor and genetic differences in metastatic prostate cancer to help high-risk men—especially African American men—get better prognoses and more tailored care.
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Ultra-fast proton radiation plus tiny immune-drug implants for pancreatic cancer
Combining very-fast proton radiation with smart implants that slowly release immunotherapy to better kill pancreatic tumors while protecting nearby organs.
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How HIV proteins and cocaine may cause brain inflammation by damaging blood vessels
This work will look at whether HIV proteins together with cocaine damage blood vessel cells and trigger brain inflammation in people living with HIV.
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Understanding how bacteria regulate gene expression through RNA modifications
This study is looking at how bacteria manage their genes after they’ve been copied, focusing on tiny changes in their RNA that can influence how they make proteins, which could help us understand bacterial behavior better and find new ways to treat infections.
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How different causes make the liver resistant to insulin
Looking at whether three different causes — high male hormones, a high‑fat diet, and a high‑fructose diet — make the liver stop responding to insulin in different ways to help adults with type 2 diabetes.
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New Nanotechnology for Triple Negative Breast Cancer
This work aims to create tiny, smart delivery systems to bring powerful medicines directly to triple-negative breast cancer cells, hoping to improve treatment for patients.
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How the Placenta Connects Diabetes in Mothers and Their Children
This research explores how changes in the placenta during pregnancy might link gestational diabetes in mothers to type 2 diabetes in their children.
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Measuring brain metabolism in patients with traumatic brain injury
This study is looking at how a traumatic brain injury affects how your brain uses sugar for energy, and it's for anyone who has had a brain injury to help find better ways to understand and treat the condition.
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A summer program to improve oral health education for underrepresented minorities.
This program at Howard University is designed to help African American students learn more about oral health and gain hands-on experience in research, so they can pursue careers in dentistry and help improve dental care for everyone.
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Building community trust in cancer research and care
This study is all about bringing together local communities and cancer researchers in the DC-Baltimore area to build trust, provide educational experiences for high school students, and work together to improve cancer care for everyone.
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Improving cancer research education and workforce diversity
This study is all about making cancer research education better and more inclusive at Howard University by teaming up with Johns Hopkins University to create new programs, like a Ph.D. in Medical Physics and a course on using AI in cancer research, all while helping underrepresented students in science and technology.
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Evaluating and planning cancer research and education initiatives
This study is all about improving cancer care for everyone by checking how well different programs and education efforts are working, so we can make sure they help reduce gaps in treatment and support for patients.
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Improving prostate cancer detection in African American men using advanced MRI techniques
This study is working on a new, easy way to take pictures of the prostate to find and predict cancer, especially for African American men who are at greater risk, using advanced MRI technology and computer tools to make the images clearer and more helpful for doctors.
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Innovative radiation therapy for pancreatic cancer treatment
This study is looking at a new way to treat pancreatic cancer using a special type of radiation that targets tumors more effectively while protecting healthy tissue, and it combines this with immune-boosting treatments to help your body fight cancer better, all with the hope of improving survival and quality of life fo
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Understanding the causes of aggressive prostate cancer in African American men
This study is looking at why African American men are more likely to have aggressive prostate cancer, by examining their genetic information to find clues that could help predict how the disease will progress, with the goal of improving treatment options for them.
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Improving cancer data management and health equity through advanced technology.
This study is working on creating a better way to manage cancer data so that it's accurate and easy to access, helping researchers understand and address differences in cancer care for different communities.
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Improving cancer research and education for minority populations
This study is working to improve cancer research and education for minority communities, making sure they have better access to resources and support that meet their specific needs.
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Partnership to improve cancer care and health equity for African Americans
This study is working to improve cancer care for African American communities in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area by providing better resources and education, so patients can get the support they need in a way that fits their community.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Howard University are recruiting right now?
2, 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.