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Clinical trials and research at Northeast Ohio Medical University
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 27 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $9.9 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 27NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (27)
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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Genetically modified gerbils to study how brain cells help locate sounds
A scientist team will create genetically modified gerbils to understand how specific brain cells in the brainstem help us pinpoint where sounds come from, especially at frequencies similar to human hearing.
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Auditory Processing in the Amygdala and How It Shapes Social Hearing
This grant studies how the amygdala helps us understand and react to vocal sounds, which could inform ways to support people with brain-inspired communication changes.
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How swallowing problems can affect infant lungs in a baby model
This grant studies how aspirated liquids during feeding may affect lung health in babies, using a controlled animal model to understand potential links to lung damage.
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Understanding how brain cells in the ear’s brainstem help localize sound in kids
A study using high-tech brain imaging to understand why children with hearing problems may struggle to locate where sounds come from.
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GPNMB therapy to help bones regenerate
A GPNMB-based gel that slowly releases bone-healing proteins for people who need bone grafts or spinal fusion.
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How sex chromosomes and hormones shape brain immune responses in Alzheimer's
This project is looking at whether genetic sex and sex hormones change brain immune cells in Alzheimer's disease to help explain why women are more affected.
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How the amygdala helps us hear and respond to emotional sounds
This project looks at how a brain region called the amygdala helps people and animals recognize and react to emotional vocal sounds, which could be relevant to conditions like Alzheimer's.
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How alcohol weakens bone marrow's infection response
This project looks at how heavy drinking can stop bone marrow from making infection-fighting white blood cells during serious bacterial infections.
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Mapping cerebellum areas that control stress and 'fight-or-flight' responses in autism
This work aims to find brain targets in the cerebellum to help reduce overactive 'fight-or-flight' responses in autistic children.
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Understanding how brain cells help us locate sounds
This study is looking at a part of the brain that helps us figure out where sounds are coming from, especially in kids who have hearing loss or trouble processing sounds, to better understand how different brain cells work together and find ways to help them hear better.
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Understanding Takotsubo Syndrome
This project explores how changes in blood flow to the heart's tip might cause Takotsubo Syndrome, a temporary heart condition.
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Investigating the role of a protein in treating post-traumatic osteoarthritis
This study is looking at a protein called GPNMB to see if it can help treat post-traumatic osteoarthritis, a painful joint condition, by reducing inflammation and protecting cartilage, with the hope of finding a new way to improve joint health for those affected.
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Using GPNMB to help heal bones
This study is exploring a new way to help bones heal using a special protein called GPNMB delivered through a gel, which could offer a safer and more effective option for people needing bone regeneration instead of traditional bone grafts.
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Investigating the role of a protein in bone cell development and function
This study is looking at how a protein called TRAPPC9 affects bone cells that help break down bone, which could help us understand bone problems in people with intellectual disabilities.
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Developing a peptide to help drugs cross the blood-brain barrier
This study is working on a special helper that can make it easier for important medications to reach the brain, which is often tough to do for people with brain-related conditions, so they can get better treatment with fewer side effects.
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A conference for auditory and vestibular science professionals and trainees
The 10th Midwest Auditory Research Conference is a friendly gathering for scientists, doctors, and students who study hearing and balance, where they can share the latest discoveries and connect with each other, all while keeping costs low to make it easier for everyone to join in.
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How sex chromosomes and hormones influence inflammation in Alzheimer's disease
This study is looking at how Alzheimer's disease affects men and women differently, especially by exploring how their unique biology might influence brain inflammation, with the hope of finding new ways to treat or prevent the disease that could work better for each gender.
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How alcohol affects the body's response to bacterial infections
This study looks at how drinking alcohol affects your body's ability to fight serious infections, especially blood infections, by focusing on the cells that help produce important immune fighters called neutrophils, and it aims to find ways to help people who struggle with alcohol use improve their immune response.
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Understanding how the cerebellum affects autonomic responses in autism
This study is looking at how a part of the brain called the cerebellum helps control stress responses in children with autism, and it hopes to find new ways to help those kids feel more balanced and calm.
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Understanding how visual impairments contribute to Alzheimer's disease
This study is looking at how problems with vision might be linked to the early signs of Alzheimer's disease, especially by checking how certain proteins in the eye could affect how we see and think, with the hope of finding new ways to help people with dementia.
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Understanding how aging affects GABA levels in the auditory system
This study looks at how aging affects a brain chemical called GABA that helps us hear, focusing on a part of the brain that processes sound, to better understand why some older adults have trouble hearing.
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Investigating the role of ATP13A2 in age-related neurodegenerative diseases
This study is looking at how a specific gene called ATP13A2 might influence the chances of developing neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's as we get older, with the hope of finding new ways to detect and prevent these conditions.
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Understanding the causes of Takotsubo Syndrome
This study is looking at how changes in blood flow in the heart can cause Takotsubo Syndrome, often brought on by stress, and aims to find out if improving blood flow can help ease symptoms and protect the heart.
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Investigating how diabetes affects brain protein changes in Alzheimer's disease
This study is looking at how diabetes might affect the brain and contribute to Alzheimer's disease by checking how certain proteins change in the brain, especially those linked to memory, using mice to help find new ways to treat Alzheimer's.
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Investigating a new bottle nipple design to improve infant feeding performance
This study is testing a new bottle nipple design that works more like breastfeeding to help babies feed better, especially for those who switch between breast and bottle, and it’s being done using pigs to see how it compares to regular bottle nipples.
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Investigating how alcohol affects mitochondrial function in liver disease
This study is looking at how drinking alcohol affects tiny parts of your liver cells called mitochondria, which help keep your liver healthy, and it's for anyone interested in understanding more about how alcohol can impact liver health.
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Understanding how brain activity relates to tinnitus and emotional distress
This study is looking at how certain brain cells might be acting too much in people with tinnitus, which causes them to hear sounds that aren't really there, and it's trying to find new treatments that could help make those sounds less bothersome.
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