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Clinical trials and research at Kent State University
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 33 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $12.2 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 33NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (33)
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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Telomere Overhang Imaging Tool to Understand DNA Damage and Telomere Biology
A hospital or research lab could use a new high-end microscope to study how telomeres protect chromosomes and how DNA damage impacts telomere biology.
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Embedded Acceptance and Commitment Training helps veterinary and medical students cope with tough client interactions
A university program will test a flexible, online training called Unburdened to help veterinary technician and medical students stay calm and focused during challenging client moments.
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Magnetic nanoparticle stimulation to remove Alzheimer’s plaques
This work uses tiny magnetic particles and targeted magnetic fields to try to remove the amyloid plaques that build up in people with Alzheimer’s disease.
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DNA nanodevices to control cell movement
Tiny DNA-built springs are used to change how cells move, aiming to help people with diseases where cell movement is abnormal, such as some autoimmune conditions.
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How the protective end caps of chromosomes (telomeres) fold and are accessed
This project looks at how the single-stranded ends of human chromosomes fold and where they are open to enzymes, which matters for cancer and cell aging.
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How the brain's daily clock controls ovulation
Researchers are learning how the brain's master clock signals reproductive brain cells to time the hormone surge that triggers ovulation, which could help people with timing-related fertility issues.
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Support program to help veterinary and vet‑tech students handle stressful client interactions as they enter the workforce
An online Acceptance and Commitment training called 'Unburdened' to help veterinary and veterinary technician students manage stress from difficult client interactions as they start clinical work.
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How nitrogen-related brain chemistry affects sleep and Alzheimer's-related changes
This work looks at whether shifts in nitrogen-linked chemicals called polyamines change sleep patterns and could drive Alzheimer’s-like brain damage, with relevance for people who have chronic sleep loss.
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Investigating brain neurons involved in polycystic ovary syndrome
This study is looking at how certain brain cells affect hormone signals related to fertility in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), hoping to find new ways to help improve reproductive health for those affected.
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Understanding a genetic syndrome linked to mental disorders using a mouse model
This study is looking at how a change in the HUWE1 gene might affect brain development and behavior, using mice to help us understand how this could relate to rare mental disorders and intellectual disabilities in people.
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Understanding how specific brain cells control hormone release for female fertility
This study looks at how certain brain cells in sheep help control a hormone important for female fertility, and it hopes to find new ways to understand and treat fertility problems in people.
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Understanding Cell Surface Proteins with DNA Tools
This project develops new DNA-based tools to help us better understand important proteins found on the surface of our cells, which are involved in many diseases.
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Using heat and magnets to clear harmful proteins in the brain for Alzheimer's treatment
This study is exploring a new way to help people with Alzheimer's by using a special magnetic treatment to safely remove harmful proteins from the brain, which could improve thinking skills and make daily life better.
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Investigating the role of a specific enzyme in male breast cancer
This study is looking at how a specific enzyme called UbcH7 might play a role in male breast cancer, which is quite rare, to help us understand the differences between male and female breast cancer and improve treatment options for men.
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Using DNA nanostructures to control how cells move
This study is looking at how tiny DNA structures can change the way cells move, which is important for many body functions, and it aims to help us understand cell behavior better, especially in relation to diseases that involve cell movement.
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How the brain's clock influences reproduction through specific neurons
This study is looking at how a part of the brain that keeps track of day and night helps control when women ovulate, focusing on special brain cells that respond to these daily rhythms, and it aims to improve our understanding of reproductive health.
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Investigating the structure and function of telomeres in cancer cells
This study is looking at the protective ends of chromosomes called telomeres, which are important for aging and cancer, to see how they stay stable and accessible, especially in cancer cells, with the hope of finding new ways to treat cancer.
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Helping veterinary students manage stress during their transition to the workforce
This study is testing a program called 'Unburdened' to help veterinary students manage stress from tough client interactions, making their transition into the workforce smoother and improving their mental health.
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How maternal exposure to harmful toxins affects stress response in children
This study looks at how eating certain toxins from harmful algae can affect how a mother’s body and her baby handle stress, with a focus on understanding if this could lead to anxiety or depression in the child later on.
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Understanding how hemoglobin in brain cells adapts to energy needs
This study is looking at how a protein called hemoglobin beta subunit (Hbb) helps brain cells manage their energy needs and how exercise might change this process, which could lead to new ideas for treating conditions like Alzheimer's disease.
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How the brain triggers heat production in muscles when sensing danger
This study is looking at how the brain helps muscles generate heat when we feel threatened, like when we smell a predator, and it's aimed at understanding how this process affects energy use in our bodies.
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How nitrogen metabolism affects sleep and Alzheimer's disease
This study is looking at how not getting enough sleep might affect our body's nitrogen processing and could be linked to Alzheimer's disease, especially by exploring certain compounds that help regulate sleep; it's for anyone interested in understanding how sleep and brain health are connected.
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Investigating membrane proteins using DNA-based tools
This study is all about finding new ways to understand important proteins in our cells that help with things like transporting nutrients and communication, and it's designed for anyone interested in how these proteins work and how we might develop better medicines targeting them.
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Investigating the role of a specific protein in liver disease related to aging
This study is looking at how a protein called HUWE1 affects nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in older adults, with the goal of finding new ways to help manage or prevent this condition.
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Understanding how RNA modifications affect gene expression
This study is looking at how certain changes in RNA, called m6A modifications, help control gene activity when the body is under stress, and it hopes to find out how this knowledge can improve understanding of conditions like viral infections, sperm health, and cancer, which could ultimately help patients.
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Using light to control platinum compounds for medical applications
This study is exploring a new way to use special light to help activate certain medicines that contain platinum, aiming to make treatments more effective and with fewer side effects for patients.
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Understanding how the body adapts to low oxygen levels over time
This study looks at how people’s bodies react to low oxygen levels, especially those who live in high places all the time and those who visit for a short time, to understand why some people adapt better than others.
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Developing a new ointment to treat skin infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria
This study is testing a new ointment made with tiny particles to help treat stubborn skin infections caused by tough bacteria that don't respond well to regular antibiotics, giving patients a better option for healing.
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How aging affects brain chemicals and movement in primates
This study looks at how getting older affects brain chemicals and movement in chimpanzees, helping us understand more about aging and conditions like Alzheimer's, so we can learn why some animals seem to handle aging better than others.
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Understanding how a gene mutation affects social behavior in children with autism
This study is looking at how a gene called ARID1B might affect social skills and behaviors in autism, using mice to learn more about what happens in the brain, with the hope of finding new ways to help children with autism.
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Understanding male fertility through a special mouse model
This study is looking at how a protein called PP1y2 affects male fertility by using specially modified mice to understand how sperm is made and how it works, which could help us learn more about what helps or hinders sperm health.
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How parent and child emotions and behaviors work together in families with and without depression
This study looks at how parents and their kids respond to each other during tough situations, especially when a parent has struggled with depression, to better understand their emotional connections and find ways to help kids manage their feelings.
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Exploring how the embryonic vasopressin system influences brain development and behavior
This study is looking at how a special system in the brain that uses a hormone called vasopressin affects brain development and social behavior in male and female mice, which could help us understand similar issues in people with neuropsychiatric disorders.
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