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Clinical trials and research at Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 28 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $20.0 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 28NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (28)
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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Biological mechanisms behind worsening brain decline after older adults’ mild brain injury
This research looks at why some older adults experience dementia-like decline after a mild traumatic brain injury and how it links to Alzheimer’s disease.
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Music training to help children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)
A randomized trial will test whether regular music training improves brain function and key skills in children with FASD.
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Multimodal brain imaging to understand how prenatal alcohol exposure affects memory in kids and teens
This project uses brain scans to study how drinking alcohol before birth can change memory and spatial navigation in children and adolescents.
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Attention in young children: how brain rhythms relate to focus in kids with and without prenatal alcohol exposure
A project will study how brain alpha rhythms are linked to attention in young children, including those exposed to alcohol before birth.
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Traumatic brain injury in at-risk individuals: following 300 people over time
This project follows 300 adults with a history of traumatic brain injury to see how cognitive abilities and brain scans change over several years.
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Matching Treatments to Cognitive Deficits in Offenders with Substance Use Disorders
A clinical trial tests targeted cognitive skills training to help offenders with substance use disorders who have specific thinking and behavior problems.
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Cognitive problems after COVID-19 linked to gut and blood-vessel health
A study at Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute is exploring why some people who had COVID-19 continue to have brain fog and attention problems, and how changes in the gut and blood vessels might be involved.
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Predicting mental health and behavior changes in incarcerated women
This project combines brain scans, health history, and social information to predict how mental health and behavior may change over time for women in jail or prison.
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Neurocognitive Changes in Stimulant Abuse among High-Risk Women
This grant studies how stimulant abuse affects the brain and thinking in incarcerated women to better understand gender differences and predict treatment outcomes.
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How mild head injuries affect recovery in children
This project looks at brain scans and lab tests to better understand recovery after mild head injuries in children and teens.
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Mechanism and Countermeasure of Fentanyl-Induced Sudden Death
A patient-facing overview of how fentanyl can cause sudden breathing failure and what researchers are testing to prevent these deaths.
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Finding the right treatments for cognitive issues in offenders with substance use problems
This study is looking at how to help people with substance use issues who also have trouble with thinking and attention by matching them with special training programs that fit their needs, so they can improve their skills and feel better.
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Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection in Lewy Body Conditions
This project explores how changes in gut bacteria might be connected to brain changes in people with early or active Lewy body conditions like Parkinson's Disease Dementia and Dementia with Lewy Bodies.
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Understanding Attention in Young Children, Including Those with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
This project aims to understand how attention works in young children, especially those who may have been exposed to alcohol before birth, to help identify attention challenges earlier.
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Understanding mental health outcomes in incarcerated women
This study is looking at the mental health struggles of women in prison and how their surroundings and social situations affect their well-being, with the hope of finding better ways to support them and improve their mental health over time.
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Investigating the effects of traumatic brain injury in high-risk populations
This study is looking at how traumatic brain injuries affect people in prison, especially those who have struggled with substance abuse, by using mobile MRI machines to take brain scans and gather health information over several years to see how their thinking and behavior change.
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Investigating cognitive issues related to blood vessel and gut problems after COVID-19.
This study is looking at how COVID-19, even in mild cases, might cause ongoing brain fog and thinking problems by affecting blood vessels and gut health, and it's for people who have recovered from the virus and want to understand their lingering symptoms better.
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Understanding brain differences in women who abuse stimulants
This study is looking at how stimulant drug use affects the brains of women in prison, especially those at high risk, to better understand their needs and help create better treatment options just for them.
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Understanding how brain waves affect attention in young children with and without prenatal alcohol exposure
This study looks at how certain brain waves affect attention in young children, especially comparing those who were exposed to alcohol before birth with those who weren't, to help us understand how this exposure might impact their thinking and focus.
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Understanding how carfentanil causes breathing problems and death
This study is looking into how carfentanil, a very strong opioid, can harm breathing and aims to find ways to help people who might be affected by it, especially during an overdose.
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Understanding how fentanyl causes sudden death and finding ways to prevent it
This study is looking into how fentanyl can cause breathing problems that might lead to sudden death, and it's aimed at finding ways to help people who might overdose on opioids by understanding the nerves involved in this process.
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Evaluating a gene therapy for neuromuscular junction diseases.
This study is exploring a new gene therapy using special viruses to help treat Congenital Myasthenic Syndromes in mice, with the goal of finding safe and effective ways to improve muscle function for people with this condition.
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Understanding how brain stimulation affects blood flow in the brain.
This study is looking at how a gentle electrical stimulation on the scalp can affect blood flow in the brain, which might help improve treatments for different health conditions.
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Music training to help children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
This study is exploring how music activities can help children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) improve their listening skills, attention, and memory, making learning easier and more fun for them.
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Investigating gut microbiome effects on brain function in Lewy body diseases
This study is looking at how changes in gut bacteria might affect memory and thinking in people with Lewy body dementias, like Parkinson’s Disease Dementia, and is especially focused on those with sleep issues, to find early signs of the disease and understand how it progresses.
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Investigating how brain activity affects attention in young children with and without prenatal alcohol exposure
This study is looking at how young children's brains pay attention, especially comparing those who were exposed to alcohol before birth with those who weren't, to help understand attention challenges that can affect their learning and social skills.
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Advancing prevention methods for pediatric HIV and related conditions
This study is working on new ways to prevent HIV in kids by developing and testing new medicines and devices, so that they can eventually be approved for use and help keep children healthy.
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Investigating how blood vessel health affects thinking skills in Lewy body dementias
This study is looking at how the health of blood vessels in the brain affects thinking and memory problems in people with Lewy body dementias, like Parkinson’s Disease Dementia, to find early signs that could help with diagnosis and treatment.
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