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Clinical trials and research at North Carolina Central University
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 38 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $16.3 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 38NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (38)
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 biomarkers to distinguish LATE from Alzheimer’s disease in dementia
A study to develop blood and CSF tests that can tell apart LATE from Alzheimer’s disease in people with dementia.
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Alcohol-Associated Toxicity and Genomic Instability in Mammary Stem Cells
This grant studies how alcohol may damage breast stem cells and trigger cancer-like changes, aiming to uncover how drinking could start breast cancer.
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Prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal development mechanisms
Researchers are studying how alcohol exposure before birth causes limb and brain defects, using zebrafish and mouse models to find new pathways and potential treatments that could reduce FASD.
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How brain cells in the hippocampus may influence binge drinking
Researchers are exploring how brain support cells and inflammatory signals might be linked to excessive alcohol use and the urge to drink.
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Mentoring and Research Experiences Core to Support Alcohol Research Trainees
A program to provide structured mentoring and research opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students in alcohol research at NCCU and UNC ARC.
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Administrative core to support alcohol research collaboration and training
A funded program will maintain and grow a partnership between NCCU and UNC ARC to strengthen alcohol research infrastructure and training for students and faculty.
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Partnership to Advance Alcohol Research Across NCCU and UNC
A collaborative program between NCCU and UNC aims to study how alcohol affects the body and the brain, with shared labs and resources to support research from students to scientists.
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Bioprinting and imaging hub to train the next generation of biomedical engineers at NCCU
A grant to build a biotechnology makerspace with bioprinting and imaging tools at North Carolina Central University to train students and researchers over several years.
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Community Engagement Core supports healthier communities
A community-driven program at NCCU works with local groups to improve health in North Carolina by building partnerships, trust, and capacity for health research.
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Research Capacity Core expanding NCCU health research infrastructure
A grant to grow NCCU’s biomedical and behavioral research capabilities so researchers can do more health-related work and partner with other institutions.
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Multi-dimensional approach to reduce weight and health disparities in young adults
A university-based program aims to create tailored, community-informed weight loss and health-promotion strategies for college-age adults in limited-resource settings.
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Breast cancer disparities: how the immune environment and growth signals affect aggressive cancers
This project looks at why some women develop deadlier breast cancers and how immune and tissue signals near tumors influence outcomes.
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Admin Core supports a regional health disparities center
A national grant supports NCCU’s health disparities center to strengthen biomedical and behavioral research that benefits diverse communities.
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RCMI Center for Health Disparities Research at NCCU
A NIH-supported center at NCCU is renewing efforts to build investigators who study and reduce health disparities in communities affected by communicable diseases.
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How vaping might weaken the lungs and raise infection risk
This project explores whether vaping e-liquid makes the lung more prone to infections, using human lung cells and a mouse model to study immune responses.
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How Kaposi sarcoma virus (HHV‑8) copies its DNA
Researchers will map how Kaposi sarcoma virus proteins interact with viral DNA to reveal targets that could help people with KSHV infections.
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Understanding how adolescent alcohol exposure affects the adult brain
This research explores how drinking alcohol during teenage years can change the brain and behavior in adulthood, and looks for ways to prevent or reverse these changes.
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How vaping affects lung immunity and infection risk
This work explores how e-cigarette use might weaken your lungs' defenses, making them more vulnerable to infections.
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Alcohol-linked DNA damage in breast stem cells
This research looks at whether alcohol and its breakdown product acetaldehyde cause DNA changes in breast stem cells that could start breast cancer.
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How alcohol during pregnancy harms fetal limbs and faces (FASD)
This project looks for genes and drugs that change how alcohol exposure before birth damages developing limbs and faces to help babies at risk for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.
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How binge drinking and brain support cells (astrocytes) influence each other
This project tests whether changing signals in brain support cells called astrocytes can reduce heavy binge drinking and related memory problems in people at risk for alcohol dependence.
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Reducing excess weight and early diabetes risk in young adults
This project offers community-tailored and digital weight-management programs to help college students and other young adults in limited-resource areas lower excess weight and reduce early diabetes risk.
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Immune cells and growth-factor signals in aggressive breast cancer disparities
Looking at how immune cells and a growth signal called HGF interact in aggressive breast cancers that affect some communities more, to better understand why outcomes differ.
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Investigating how alcohol exposure during pregnancy affects breast cancer risk later in life.
This study looks at how drinking alcohol during pregnancy might affect the risk of breast cancer in children later on, by examining changes in certain cells in the breast; it's aimed at helping us find ways to prevent this risk for families.
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Investigating how KSHV DNA replication proteins work
This study is looking at how certain proteins from the KSHV virus work together, with the hope of finding new ways to create treatments for people affected by this virus, which is linked to some cancers and AIDS-related issues.
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New tests for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and related conditions
This study is looking for new, less invasive ways to diagnose Alzheimer's disease by checking for specific markers in your blood and spinal fluid, and it aims to help people get a more accurate diagnosis early on, so you can be part of testing these new methods!
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Increasing diversity in neuroscience training for students at HBCUs
This study is working to help students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) succeed in neuroscience by creating a fellowship that offers better training, mentorship, and leadership opportunities, aiming to increase the number of African American and Latin-X students who finish their doctoral degrees
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Vaping may weaken lung immunity and increase infection risk
This study is looking at how breathing in e-cigarette vapor might affect lung health and make people more prone to lung infections, using both human cells and mice to see how the immune system reacts and if there's any lung damage, so we can better understand the risks of vaping compared to regular smoking.
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Investigating how alcohol affects breast cancer stem cells
This study is looking at how drinking alcohol might affect certain cells in the breast and could lead to breast cancer, aiming to help us understand the connection between alcohol and cancer risk.
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Investigating the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on fetal development
This study is looking at how drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause developmental issues in babies, like Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), and it aims to find ways to prevent or treat these problems using special models like zebrafish and mice.
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Understanding how binge drinking affects brain cells and behavior
This study is looking at how binge drinking affects certain brain cells and how this might help us find new ways to help people cut back on drinking, especially by understanding differences between men and women.
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Improving representation of minority groups in alcohol research through mentoring
This study is all about helping students from underrepresented backgrounds get involved in alcohol research and academic careers by providing them with mentoring and hands-on research experiences, so they can build their skills and succeed in the science field.
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Building alcohol research expertise at a Historically Black College.
This study is all about helping students from underrepresented backgrounds get involved in alcohol research at North Carolina Central University, so they can gain valuable skills and experience while working to improve health issues related to alcohol use.
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Enhancing alcohol research partnerships between two universities in North Carolina
This study is bringing together North Carolina Central University and the University of North Carolina to better understand how alcohol affects health, especially in African American communities, and it involves students and faculty working together to tackle these important issues.
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How brain cells respond to alcohol abuse
This study looks at how binge drinking affects certain brain cells called astrocytes and how these changes might influence drinking habits, with the goal of finding new ways to help people who struggle with alcohol use.
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Increasing diversity in alcohol research education for undergraduates
This study is all about getting more diverse students interested in alcohol research by providing them with training and mentorship, so they can explore exciting career opportunities in this field.
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Investigating lung inflammation caused by alcohol and marijuana use in adolescents
This study is looking at how using both alcohol and marijuana together might harm lung health in young people, and it's trying to find ways to help protect their lungs from these effects.
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Creating a network to improve health equity for uninsured patients in North Carolina
This study is working to improve healthcare access for uninsured patients in North Carolina by bringing together different health providers and listening to the needs of the community, so everyone can get better care and support.
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