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Clinical trials and research at Mercer University Macon
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 13 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $4.5 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 13NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (13)
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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New multi-stage malaria vaccine antigen to block infection and transmission
A new NIH-funded project aims to create a malaria vaccine that targets multiple parasite stages to both prevent liver infection and stop transmission by mosquitoes.
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Renal problems in Cockayne Syndrome and NAD+ metabolism
This project looks at why people with Cockayne Syndrome develop kidney problems and whether boosting NAD+ metabolism could help.
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Nebulized STAT3 inhibitor for severe asthma in adults and children
A new inhaled therapy aims to calm overactive airway inflammation in people with severe asthma by delivering a STAT3-inhibiting compound directly to lung cells.
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How statins change artery tightening and blood pressure
This work looks at whether common statin medicines change how small arteries tighten and so raise or lower blood pressure in normal and high‑blood‑pressure animal models.
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Using tiny internal antibodies to block LINE‑1 proteins linked to brain diseases
Researchers are creating tiny antibody tools to block LINE‑1 proteins that may play a role in Alzheimer’s and related conditions.
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How statins affect blood pressure and artery function
This study is looking at how statin medications, which are often used to help with heart disease, affect blood pressure and blood vessel health, so we can better understand why some people see improvements while others don’t, ultimately helping doctors tailor treatments for those with high blood pressure.
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The impact of sleep on sepsis in mice
This study is looking at how getting enough sleep can help the immune system fight infections like sepsis, especially in hospital settings, and aims to find ways to improve sleep for patients to help them recover better.
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Investigating how LINE-1 retrotransposons affect diseases and normal body functions using specialized antibodies.
This study is looking at how certain genetic elements called LINE-1 can affect diseases like Alzheimer's and autism, and they're trying to create a new way to target these elements using tiny antibodies, which could help improve treatments for patients.
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Investigating how xylazine affects skin health and blood flow
This study is looking into how the drug xylazine, often used for animals, can harm people by causing serious skin problems when misused, especially for those who also use opioids, and it aims to understand how it affects blood flow and oxygen to the skin.
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Understanding and improving autism diagnosis and resources in rural Georgia
This study is all about helping families in rural Georgia who are dealing with autism by creating a helpful website that offers information and support to make it easier for them to understand the diagnosis and find resources for their loved ones.
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Using stem cells from the gut to treat complications of Crohn's disease
This study is looking at using special cells from the rectum of Crohn's disease patients to create a new treatment for painful perianal fistulas, with the hope that using your own cells will make the therapy safer and more effective.
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Creating a new vaccine to prevent malaria infection in the liver
This study is working on a new malaria vaccine that uses special proteins from the malaria parasite to help your body fight off the infection better, aiming to give you stronger protection against malaria.
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How statins affect the contraction of arteries
This study is looking at how cholesterol-lowering medications called statins affect the way arteries contract, which could help us understand their benefits for heart health beyond just lowering cholesterol, and it's aimed at people interested in better treatments for cardiovascular diseases.
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