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Clinical trials and research at North Carolina Agri & Tech St Univ
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 44 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $24.9 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 44NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 44)
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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Role of vesicular trafficking proteins in centrosome control
A small grant is funding a lab to replace an essential imaging device and keep molecular biology experiments on track, with the goal of understanding how cell transport processes influence centrosomes.
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Adolescent drinking and its effects on the brain and hormones in teens and young adults
This grant investigates how binge drinking during adolescence affects brain activity, sex hormones, and metabolic profiles, with a focus on differences between males and females.
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Genomic Data Science Center for Cloud Computing and Training
A national program to train scientists in computational genomics, data science, and cloud computing, with hands-on resources at NC A&T and partner universities.
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Combined exposure to metals and PFAS and its impact on stress and heart risk
This project looks at how being exposed to metals like lead and cadmium, plus PFAS chemicals, may raise stress and increase the risk of heart disease and death in people.
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Glioblastoma stem cell vaccine to help prevent and control brain cancer
A vaccine approach using glioblastoma stem cells is being explored to prevent and treat glioblastoma in patients.
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Low Energy Availability and Heart Health in Division I Athletes
A study exploring whether low energy levels and nutrient gaps affect blood pressure and heart health in 18- to 26-year-old Black college athletes.
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Center for Neurovascular Engineering and Advanced Education (NERVE)
A center is being created to push brain-health tech like organoids, imaging, and nanodevices, while training students at HBCUs to work on Alzheimer’s-related brain research.
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Understanding how a brain enzyme (hBCATm) works in Alzheimer’s and brain injury
A scientist explores how a brain-endothelial enzyme called hBCATm behaves in Alzheimer’s disease and brain injury to uncover potential new ideas for treatment.
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BA-UMAP: Understanding cognitive aging in Black adults using remote assessments
A large US study follows 600 Black adults aged 55+ over several years to understand how biopsychosocial factors relate to cognitive change, using online surveys, remote cognitive tests, and optional saliva/urine samples.
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Redox control of protein kinase function in cancer and heart disease
A grant exploring how oxidative changes affect protein kinases could reveal new ways to treat cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
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Understanding how DJ-1 targets could point to new drugs for TSC-related brain disorders
Researchers are studying how certain brain proteins linked to mTOR signaling may reveal new ways to treat epilepsy, autism, and anxiety in people with TSC.
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Biomarkers of flavonoid intake and metabolic risk
A study to find biological markers of how flavonoid-rich foods affect carbon stress and metabolic health in people.
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Finding drug targets in neurons to help people with TSC-related epilepsy, autism, and anxiety
This project looks for proteins in nerve cell dendrites that could be turned into new medicines for people with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) who have seizures, autism, or anxiety.
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Blood test using tiny particles (extracellular vesicles) to find Alzheimer's early
Developing a blood test that looks for tiny particles called extracellular vesicles to find Alzheimer's early in people at risk.
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Low-intensity ultrasound to boost brain waste clearance in Alzheimer’s
A study tests a gentle ultrasound approach to help the brain clear amyloid waste in people with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Understanding Centrosomes and Their Link to Diseases
This research aims to understand how tiny cell structures called centrosomes work, which could help us learn more about diseases like cancer and primary microcephaly.
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Clinical project focusing on how diabetes and related factors influence Alzheimer’s risk
A nationwide effort at studying how type 2 diabetes and other health factors contribute to Alzheimer's risk and disparities, with potential to guide prevention.
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Culturally-tailored program to help older Black women with early Alzheimer’s be healthier
A community program for Black women aged 65+ at risk of or with mild cognitive impairment to improve memory, daily living skills, and quality of life.
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Recruitment Core to advance brain health in minoritized communities
A small NIH grant to help recruit participants for brain health research focused on minoritized communities and Alzheimer’s-related concerns.
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Community Engagement Core for Cardiometabolic Health
A community-focused program in central North Carolina to build trust, improve brain health and cardiometabolic disease outcomes by partnering with local communities and researchers.
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Investigator Development Core for Brain Health and Cardiometabolic Health Disparities
A program to help junior NC A&T researchers build independent careers focused on brain health and cardiometabolic disparities, with access to shared research facilities and mentorship.
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Research Capacity Core supports brain health and heart-health disparities research
A capacity-building grant that strengthens research infrastructure to help scientists study brain health, Alzheimer’s-related conditions, and cardiometabolic disparities in underserved communities.
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RCMI Administrative Core supporting cardiometabolic health in minority communities
A centre-led program at NC A&T supports brain health and cardiometabolic disease research to help minority communities in North Carolina.
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Researchers aim to understand brain health and heart-disease links in African American communities to prevent dementia
A nationwide program at a US university will study how brain health and heart-related conditions intersect in African American adults to reduce dementia risk.
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Understanding Memory and Aging in Black Adults
This effort aims to learn more about why Alzheimer's disease and related memory problems are more common in Black adults by looking at various health and social factors.
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Low energy intake, nutrient gaps, and high blood pressure in Black Division I college athletes
This project looks at whether not eating enough and missing key nutrients may help explain higher blood pressure in Black Division I college athletes.
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How teen binge drinking can change brain activity, sex hormones, and metabolism
Looking at whether binge drinking during the teen years leads to lasting changes in brain cell activity, sex hormones, and metabolic signals in males and females.
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Instagram messages and weight/health habits in young African American women
This project looks at how Instagram images and messages like 'fitspiration', 'thinspiration', and body-positivity influence eating and exercise habits among Generation Z African American women.
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Understanding how cell signals change in cancer and heart disease
This work explores how changes in cell signals, particularly those affected by oxygen, contribute to diseases like cancer and cardiovascular conditions.
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How combined metal and PFAS exposures affect stress and heart disease risk
This project looks at whether exposure to metals (like lead, cadmium, mercury) together with PFAS chemicals is tied to higher chronic stress and greater heart disease risk and death in people and communities.
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Understanding how NICU room changes affect babies and families
This project looks at how changing NICU rooms from open spaces to private family rooms affects the health of babies and the experiences of their families, especially focusing on differences among various racial and income groups.
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Understanding how meprin proteins contribute to tissue injury
This study is looking at how certain proteins called meprin metalloproteases might affect tissue damage in diseases like Alzheimer's and kidney disease, with the hope of finding new ways to help treat these conditions.
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Tiny DNA Machines for Disease Detection
This project aims to create miniature DNA-based machines that can find and respond to signs of diseases like breast cancer in the body.
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A new method to detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease using blood biomarkers.
This study is working on a new, easy way to spot early signs of Alzheimer's disease using tiny particles from your blood, so that people can get help sooner, even before symptoms show up.
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Understanding how multiple environmental pollutants affect health outcomes
This study looks at how different pollutants like lead, cadmium, and mercury, along with stress from things like crime and substance abuse, can affect heart health in people living in various neighborhoods.
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Innovative technologies for understanding and treating brain diseases like Alzheimer's.
This study is working on new tools and technologies to help diagnose and treat Alzheimer's disease, while also promoting education and diversity in biomedical engineering, especially at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
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Investigating the link between low energy availability and hypertension in Black Division I athletes
This study is looking at how not getting enough calories affects the health of Black college athletes, especially in relation to high blood pressure, and aims to find ways to help them stay healthy and energized.
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Training future researchers in computational genomics and data science
This study is all about helping students from underrepresented backgrounds learn important skills in genomics and data science, so they can become the next generation of researchers in the biomedical field.
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The impact of social media messages on health behaviors in African American women
This study looks at how social media posts with pictures can affect the eating and exercise habits of young African American women, aiming to find ways to encourage healthier lifestyles for this group that faces higher risks of obesity and related health issues.
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How exposure to metals and certain chemicals affects stress and heart disease risk
This study is looking at how exposure to certain metals and chemicals in the environment affects stress and heart health in people and their communities, with the goal of finding ways to help everyone live healthier lives.
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