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Clinical trials and research at Mc Laughlin Research Institute
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 14 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $8.4 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 14NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (14)
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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How vaginal lipids, antioxidants, and protective molecules affect menopause-related genitourinary symptoms across races
Researchers are tracking vaginal and blood chemicals in postmenopausal women of different races to learn how lipid, antioxidant, and osmoprotectant molecules relate to genitourinary menopause symptoms.
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Misfolded insulin and disrupted insulin signaling
This project looks at whether misshapen (misfolded) insulin interferes with insulin action in adults with type 2 diabetes.
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Understanding chronic wasting disease and its risk to people and other animals
Scientists will use specially engineered mice to learn how chronic wasting disease develops and whether it could jump from deer to people.
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SOD1 protein and Parkinson's disease
Looks at whether clumps of the SOD1 protein occur with alpha-synuclein clumps and may make Parkinson's disease worse in people who have it.
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Altering tiny eye-cell particles to protect and restore the aging retina
The team is testing whether changing tiny particles released by retinal support cells can help protect or restore vision for people with age-related macular degeneration.
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Understanding how APOE genes and neutrophils affect aging and brain health
This grant looks at how a specific APOE gene variant may drive inflammation and cognitive decline in aging, with a focus on neutrophils and gut/immune interactions.
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Improving imaging efficiency with automated slide scanning technology
This study is all about using a new, high-tech microscope and slide scanner to help scientists take faster and clearer pictures of biological tissues, making it easier for researchers, especially those in rural and aging communities in Montana, to advance their important work.
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Exploring how genetic factors influence inflammation and cognitive decline in aging
This study is looking at how certain immune cells and genes might affect inflammation and memory loss in older adults with Alzheimer's, and it hopes to find new ways to help people based on their unique genetic backgrounds and gut health.
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Understanding Chronic Wasting Disease and its potential risks to humans
This study is looking at Chronic Wasting Disease in deer to understand how it works and if it could ever spread to humans, using specially designed mice to help find better ways to spot and manage the disease early on.
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Understanding the role of Superoxide Dismutase I in Parkinson's Disease
This study is looking at how a protein called SOD1 interacts with another protein linked to Parkinson's Disease, and it aims to understand how these interactions might affect the progression of the disease, with the help of patients who can provide samples or share their experiences.
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Exploring how exosomes can help restore function in age-related eye disorders
This study is looking at tiny particles called exosomes that come from retinal cells to see how they might help improve eye health for people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), with the hope of finding new ways to treat this condition.
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Assessing gene editing techniques using mouse models
The GEMMA Core is here to help scientists in Montana study health and disease using mice by providing them with the tools, training, and support they need to successfully edit genes and manage mouse models.
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Supporting the development of biomedical researchers and projects
This study is all about helping researchers do their best work in biomedical and rural health, so they can come up with new ideas and treatments that might eventually improve healthcare for patients like you.
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A center focused on improving biomedical and rural health research.
This study is all about helping researchers who work on health issues in rural areas by giving them support and resources, which can ultimately lead to better healthcare for patients like you.
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