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Clinical trials and research at Meharry Medical College
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 2 clinical trials run by Meharry Medical College that are recruiting, in United States. There are also 48 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $25.0 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 2Clinical trials
- 48NIH research projects
- 1Country
All recruiting trials (2)
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Team Lifestyle Immersion for Hypertension Control
This project tests whether a coordinated lifestyle program of nutrition, exercise, and self-monitoring can help adults at risk for high blood pressure—particularly African Americans in the Nashville area—lower and control their hypertension.
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Adapting trauma-informed care for Black women experiencing intimate partner violence
This study is trying to create and test a special care program for Black women in middle Tennessee who have experienced intimate partner violence to see if it can improve their health and support.
NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 48)
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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Administrative Core for a health research program
A large NIH-funded core supports ongoing patient-related research at Meharry Medical College to streamline operations, data, and collaboration.
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Health disparities research program at Meharry Medical College
Aims to advance basic, behavioral, and clinical health research to reduce health disparities affecting minority communities, especially African American women.
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Host immune control of HIV-1: how certain hosts and viral mutations limit replication
Researchers are studying how a specific immune response in some people with HIV can naturally keep the virus in check without daily medicine.
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Butyrate-based approach to prevent vision loss in premature babies with retinopathy
A study is exploring whether increasing butyrate levels can prevent vision-damaging retinopathy in premature infants by addressing gut bacteria and metabolic pathways.
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Mitochondrial Calcium Sensing in Aging and Memory with TUSC2
A small mitochondrial protein called TUSC2 may help protect brain cells from aging-related cognitive decline by keeping mitochondria functioning properly.
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Role of the HIV-1 Capsid in Viral DNA Integration
A new NIH grant is exploring how the HIV-1 capsid protein helps HIV insert its DNA into human cells, with the aim of guiding the development of better antiviral drugs.
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Meharry Center for Genome Research: a hub to study genetic basis of chronic diseases like Besnier-Boeck disease
A new genome research center at Meharry Medical College will build capacity to study how genetics influence chronic diseases that affect diverse communities.
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How salt affects retinal glial cells and vision in hypertension
A study at Meharry Medical College will look at how high salt intake affects retinal glial cells and may contribute to vision loss in people with salt-sensitive hypertension.
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Role of oral bacteria on blood vessel health in diabetes
This project looks at how gum disease and the bacteria in the mouth affect blood vessels and heart risk in adults with diabetes.
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How HIV-1 is slowed by a lysosome-targeting compound
A small study tests a compound that blocks HIV-1 growth by messing with lysosomes, with the goal of finding new ways to limit the virus in people living with HIV.
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Role of GRIN2 in ART and substance-use related brain effects
A researcher at Meharry Medical College is studying how HIV treatment and cocaine use together affect brain function and nerve cells.
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Endowment to Build Cardiometabolic Health Research Capacity at MMC
A grant to Meharry Medical College to expand cardiometabolic health research and training, with goals to boost capacity in Nashville and Davidson County.
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Meharry Research Capacity Core expands bioscience tools and collaboration
A program that strengthens Meharry Medical College's ability to do biomedical research by providing advanced equipment, shared access to top facilities, and collaboration with a major university.
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Investigator Development for Early-Career Researchers to Tackle Health Disparities
A funding opportunity helps early-career scientists build pilot data and develop skills to study diseases that hit African American communities and other health disparities.
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Meharry Community Engagement Core for partnership-driven health research
A community-engaged research infrastructure at Meharry Medical College helps bridge researchers and community groups to improve health in African American communities.
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HIV drugs and brain and mood side effects linked to integrase inhibitors
A study at Meharry Medical College looks at how certain HIV medications (INSTIs) might cause brain and mood side effects in people living with HIV.
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Understanding how stress and poor sleep during pregnancy affect African American women’s pregnancy outcomes
This project looks at how environmental stress and poor sleep during pregnancy may contribute to adverse outcomes for African American women and how sleep and metabolism interact.
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Trauma- and violence-informed care for Black women: adapting and testing a clinic-based approach
Aimed at improving health care for Black women, this project adapts and tests a trauma-informed care program at clinics in Tennessee to better support survivors of intimate partner violence.
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RCMI Health Disparities Program at Meharry Medical College
A national research center at Meharry Medical College works to understand and reduce health disparities affecting African American communities, with a focus on basic science, behavior, and clinical research supported by biostatistics and genomics tools.
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Peptides to block the gum bacterium P. gingivalis
Researchers are creating small protein pieces (peptides) that aim to stop P. gingivalis, a bacterium linked to periodontitis, to help people with gum disease.
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Multidisciplinary practice-based dental research training at Meharry Medical College
Aimed at building a clinic-based research program at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry to help dental professionals pursue research alongside patient care.
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How common HIV integrase drugs affect mood and brain health
This work explores whether HIV integrase drugs cause mood and brain changes in people living with HIV.
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Understanding pregnancy risks linked to stress and sleep in African American women
This project looks at whether stress and poor sleep during pregnancy are linked to complications for African American women.
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Trauma- and violence-informed care for Black women
Trying a clinic-based trauma- and violence-informed care program to better support Black women who have experienced intimate partner violence, including those living with HIV, in Central Tennessee.
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How HIV puts its genetic code into cells over time
Researchers are mapping the step-by-step process HIV uses to insert its genetic material into human cells to help guide better medicines for people living with HIV.
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Meharry Genomics Center for Community Health
This project creates a genomics center and blood repository to use genetic information to better understand chronic and inflammatory diseases common in local communities and help develop improved tests and treatments.
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Investigating how bile acid receptors affect vision problems in premature infants
This study is looking at how oxygen exposure after birth affects the eyes of premature babies with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and is testing a special receptor that might help protect their eyesight, with the goal of finding safer treatments to prevent serious problems.
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Using bile-acid receptors to protect premature babies' vision
Researchers are testing whether drugs that turn on the bile-acid receptor FXR can protect the retinas of premature infants at risk for retinopathy of prematurity.
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Understanding how HIV-1 avoids the body's antiviral defenses
This study is looking at how the HIV-1 virus manages to dodge a protein that helps fight it off, and by understanding this, the researchers hope to find new ways to create better treatments for people living with HIV.
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Nashville-area cancer outreach and community partnership
A local partnership connects hospitals, universities, and community groups to share culturally tailored cancer information and support people in the Nashville area.
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How a brain gene (GRIN2), HIV medicines, and cocaine may harm the brain
This project looks at how commonly used HIV drugs called INSTIs together with cocaine use may change brain cells and mental health in people living with HIV.
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Improving research opportunities at Meharry Medical College
This study is all about making research at Meharry Medical College even better by figuring out what’s working and what needs improvement, so that students and faculty can have more support and opportunities in their research careers.
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How mouth bacteria affect blood vessel health
This project looks at whether bacteria from gum disease can damage blood vessels and worsen heart and blood vessel problems in people with adult-onset (type 2) diabetes.
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Using an online program to help parents prevent child abuse
This study is creating an easy-to-use online training program for parents to help them learn about preventing child abuse and managing tough behaviors, and it will gather feedback from parents in Head Start programs to make sure it meets their needs.
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Creating a supportive ecosystem for diverse students in data science
This study is all about helping students from different backgrounds succeed in data science careers in the biomedical field by creating a mentoring program that trains teachers to better support them.
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Training dental students to conduct research while treating underserved patients
This study is helping dental students and residents at Meharry Medical College learn how to do research that can improve care for patients who may not have easy access to healthcare, so they can become skilled dentist-scientists and better serve their communities.
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A program to support diverse students in biomedical data science
This program is all about giving college students a chance to dive into summer research in biomedical informatics and data science, helping them gain valuable experience and skills for future careers while working with mentors from Fisk University, Meharry Medical College, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
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How oral bacteria affect blood vessel health
This study is looking at how gum disease might affect blood vessel health in people with diabetes, focusing on how infections in the mouth can lead to problems with blood flow and heart health.
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A summer program training students to address cancer health disparities.
The Meharry Cancer Summer Research Program invites undergraduate and medical students from diverse backgrounds to dive into hands-on cancer research, working alongside experienced scientists to explore important issues related to cancer health disparities over a summer of learning and discovery.
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Training underrepresented minority students in virology
This study is all about giving underrepresented minority students a chance to gain hands-on experience in virology research during the summer at Meharry Medical College, helping them find mentors and role models as they explore careers in this important field, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Meharry Medical College 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.