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Clinical trials and research at Marquette University
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 9 clinical trials run by Marquette University that are recruiting, in United States. By phase: Phase 4 (1). There are also 46 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $21.5 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 9Clinical trials
- 46NIH research projects
- 1Country
Newest trials
All recruiting trials (9)
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Pain and moderate exercise in midlife former athletes, masters athletes, and nonathletes
This trial tests if moderate-intensity strength versus aerobic exercise changes pain before and after workouts in adults aged 35–65 who are former competitive athletes, current master's athletes, or nonathletes.
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Using mental imagery to boost leg strength after knee surgery
This study is testing if mental imagery exercises can help people recover and strengthen their leg after knee surgery.
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Jaw ridge changes after tooth removal and ridge preservation
We will see if a socket that widens right after a tooth is removed or stays the same changes ridge width and height four months later in adults having a single extraction with bone graft and a resorbable membrane.
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Understanding how context affects speech perception in people with normal and impaired hearing
This study tests how background sounds affect the ability of people with normal and impaired hearing to understand speech.
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Exercise program for children with communication impairments
This study tests if an exercise program can help children with communication difficulties improve their fitness and motor skills better than a restful play program.
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Effects of preemptive ibuprofen on pain after dental surgery
This study is testing if taking ibuprofen before dental surgery can help reduce pain and improve recovery for patients getting their teeth extracted or having bone grafts.
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High-intensity treadmill training for improving walking in people with multiple sclerosis
This study is testing whether high-intensity treadmill training can help people with multiple sclerosis walk better and improve their balance and mobility.
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Examining health impacts of past sports injuries and inactivity
This study is trying to see how past sports injuries and being inactive affect the long-term health of former athletes compared to non-athletes.
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Improving arm control after stroke using sensory feedback
This study is testing if using vibrations can help stroke survivors improve control of their weaker arm and if those improvements can help them do everyday tasks better.
NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 46)
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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NOX4 links to ARDS risk and progression
Aims to understand how NOX4-driven cell damage may make some adults with ARDS worse off and how this could lead to earlier, targeted care.
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Advancing 3D Foot Imaging in Kids with Flat Feet
A pediatric-focused project uses weightbearing 3D ankle imaging to better understand flatfeet and related foot deformities.
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Diaphragm nerve signals as a new path to better breathing after spinal cord injury
A researcher at Marquette University is testing whether activating the nerve signals from the diaphragm can improve breathing after a cervical spinal cord injury.
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RNA-Protein Interactions in Genome Regulation and Aging
A study at Marquette University will look at how RNA structures and RNA-binding proteins interact with LSD1 to influence genome stability, aging, cancer spread, and neural development.
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High-intensity, dynamic-balance treadmill training for people with MS
A multicenter trial tests a strong treadmill walking program combined with balance challenges to help people with MS walk faster and more steadily.
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Early brain changes linked to menopause and Alzheimer's in a rat model
A study in aging rats explores how loss of ovarian hormones around perimenopause might speed up brain changes and memory problems related to Alzheimer’s disease.
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How background sounds affect speech understanding in people with normal and impaired hearing
This study looks at how different background sounds affect our ability to understand speech, especially for people with normal hearing and those who have hearing challenges, to help find better ways for everyone to communicate in noisy environments.
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Brain-penetrant NAC prodrug for cocaine use disorder
A new brain-penetrant prodrug of N-acetylcysteine (SXC-2023) is being tested in adults with cocaine use disorder to see if it can safely help reduce use.
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How opioid use changes brain circuits that control decisions and drug-seeking
This project explores how opioid exposure alters brain pathways that affect decision-making and strong drug-seeking, with attention to differences between males and females.
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How cells manage misfolded proteins in Alzheimer’s and related diseases
This project looks at how cells trap misfolded proteins to keep them from harming brain cells, with the goal of new ways to treat Alzheimer’s disease and similar conditions.
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Mapping brain-to-spinal cord connections after spinal cord injury
This project maps and measures the brain neurons that connect to the spinal cord to understand how those connections change after spinal cord injury and to guide future treatments.
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How past sports injuries and sitting habits affect later health
This project looks at whether former athletes—especially those with past injuries—who spend a lot of time sitting have worse physical function and health in midlife.
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A game app to measure arm movement in children with cerebral palsy
This project is testing a fun game app on an iPad to help understand arm and hand movements in children who have a type of cerebral palsy.
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Understanding how RNA and proteins work together to keep our genes healthy
This project explores how special RNA molecules interact with proteins to maintain the stability of our genetic material, which is important for healthy aging and preventing diseases like cancer.
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How context shapes how we hear speech in people with and without hearing loss
This project studies how surrounding sounds affect how people hear speech, including those with hearing loss, with the goal of making speech easier to understand in real-world listening environments.
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Understanding Stress in Preterm Infants and Their Mothers
This project looks at how stress in the NICU affects both preterm babies and their mothers, focusing on changes in their DNA.
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Using advanced imaging technology to improve breast cancer surgery outcomes
This study is testing a new imaging technology that helps doctors check the edges of tissue removed during breast surgery in real-time, aiming to reduce the chances of needing extra surgeries and improve outcomes for patients.
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Improving walking and balance for people with multiple sclerosis
This project helps people with multiple sclerosis improve their walking and balance through special exercises.
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Iron enzymes that change sulfur in biological molecules
The team will make and study small chemical models of iron-containing enzymes to learn how they change sulfur in molecules that affect health, which could help people with conditions like ethylmalonic encephalopathy.
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Understanding how opioids affect brain circuits related to addiction
This study is looking at how opioid drugs affect the brain, especially in women, to understand why some people become dependent on them and have trouble thinking clearly, with the goal of finding better ways to help those struggling with opioid addiction.
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Understanding how different sexes process light and seasonal changes
This study looks at how men and women’s brains respond to changes in day length and seasons, hoping to find out how these differences might help us understand and improve treatments for conditions that affect women more often.
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Understanding brain connections after spinal cord injury
This study is looking at how brain cells connect to the spinal cord after an injury, using special imaging to see how these cells work together during recovery, with the hope of finding better ways to help people heal from spinal cord injuries.
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Creating a new eye implant to replace damaged corneas
This study is working on a new, easier way to help people with severely damaged corneas see again by creating a synthetic eye implant that doesn't require using a tooth, making the surgery simpler and less invasive for patients.
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Developing gene editing tools for geckos
This study is working on new ways to use gene editing in geckos to help scientists learn more about how genes work in lizards, and it will also provide training for other researchers to use these techniques.
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Understanding how negative experiences affect motivation and behavior
This study looks at how tough experiences, like stress, affect motivation and choices in people dealing with substance use issues, and it aims to understand how brain chemicals influence the urge to seek drugs after such experiences, with hopes of finding ways to help reduce relapse.
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Investigating how magnesium stents corrode in inflammatory environments
This study is looking at how special magnesium stents, which dissolve in the body, react when there's inflammation from heart disease, to help make these stents work better for people with this condition.
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Using mobile games to measure arm movement in children with cerebral palsy
This study is creating a fun mobile app with games to help measure how well kids with hemiparetic cerebral palsy can move their arms, making it easier to track their progress in everyday settings.
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Exploring how molecular chaperones help break down protein aggregates linked to Alzheimer's disease.
This study is looking at how certain helpers in our cells can break down harmful protein clumps that are linked to Alzheimer's and other brain diseases, with the hope of finding new ways to treat these conditions.
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Impact of past sports injuries and inactivity on long-term health
This study looks at how injuries from playing sports and not being active afterward can impact the long-term health of former athletes, and it aims to find ways to help them stay healthy and feel better compared to those who never played sports.
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Understanding how exercise affects fatigue in people with diabetes
This study is looking at why people with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes feel more tired when they exercise, focusing on how blood flow and oxygen delivery to their muscles might play a role, and it aims to find ways to help them feel better and perform better during workouts.
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Improving walking and balance in people with multiple sclerosis
This study is testing a fun new training program that helps people with multiple sclerosis improve their walking and balance by using treadmill exercises with some balance challenges, so they can move better in their daily lives.
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How temperature affects fertility in nematodes
This study looks at how high temperatures affect the ability of tiny worms called nematodes to reproduce, helping us understand which parts of their reproductive system might struggle in the heat.
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A new exercise method to help stroke survivors walk better
This study is testing a new exercise program called CUped, which uses a special robot to help stroke survivors improve their walking and movement by encouraging them to use their affected leg while pedaling, and it's designed to see how safe and helpful this approach is for recovery.
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Understanding how brain cells communicate in cocaine addiction
This study is looking at how brain cells communicate differently when someone is addicted to cocaine, focusing on a special protein called PACAP, to help understand how we might improve treatments for addiction.
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Understanding how spinal cord injuries affect brain communication
This study is looking at how spinal cord injuries affect the way the brain and spinal cord communicate, which can cause problems with movement and feeling, and it's using mice to learn more about how certain brain cells respond to injury and how a specific protein might help them heal.
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Understanding how preterm birth affects motor skill learning in young children
This study looks at how being born early affects young kids, ages 5 to 8, in learning to use their hands and bodies for different tasks, comparing them to kids who were born on time, to better understand any challenges they might face.
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Exploring how gender-based discrimination affects women's mental and physical health.
This study looks at how gender-based discrimination affects women's mental and physical health, especially in terms of depression and anxiety since the COVID-19 pandemic, and it aims to find ways to improve health support for women by understanding the role of social support and health habits.
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Understanding how light affects daily rhythms in hamsters
This study looks at how light affects the daily body clocks of Syrian hamsters, which can help us understand how changes in these rhythms might lead to health problems, and the findings could be useful for improving human health.
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Using computer tools to help employees with chronic knee pain stay active
This study is testing a helpful tool that uses technology to create personalized activity plans for people with knee pain from osteoarthritis, making it easier for them to stay active and feel better while working.
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Exploring new treatments for breathing problems related to obesity
This study is looking at how the brain affects breathing problems in people with obesity, especially those with Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome, to find new ways to help them breathe better.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Marquette University are recruiting right now?
9, 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 4: 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.