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Clinical trials and research at Ohio University Athens
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 38 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $22.6 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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Survey of how environmental toxins activate the androgen/estrogen receptors
A small NIH grant will test how environmental chemicals like arsenic compounds and nanoplastics can trigger type I nuclear receptors (like androgen and estrogen receptors) using a new fluorescence assay.
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Role of a human SIRT5 variant in osteoarthritis development
A study to understand how a rare SIRT5 gene change may make osteoarthritis more likely or worse.
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Neural signals behind age-related muscle weakness
Researchers are studying why older adults lose muscle strength and how brain and nerve activity contribute, with findings that could lead to better ways to keep people independent.
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Growth hormone’s role in cartilage and osteoarthritis in older adults
A study to understand how growth hormone affects cartilage in people around 60 and whether blocking its action in cartilage could slow osteoarthritis.
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Staphylococcus aureus alphaPSMs: How individual peptides shape infection
A scientist team will study how each individual alphaPSM peptide made by Staphylococcus aureus contributes to infection, biofilms, immune signals, and virulence.
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Tele-coaching for caregivers of young children with motor delays in rural communities
A small study will test a telehealth program that coaches caregivers to guide their 0–3 year old child’s physical therapy at home, helping kids in rural areas get earlier support.
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Helping children with developmental language disorder understand complex sentences
This project compares two different teaching approaches to help school-age children with developmental language disorder understand and use complex sentences like passives and relative clauses.
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A new molecule that helps muscle strength and metabolism
This project is finding out if a protein called FSP27 helps muscles work better and improves insulin control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
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Mapping small regulatory RNAs in the gonorrhea bacterium
They are making and testing altered gonorrhea bacteria to find small RNA molecules that may drive antibiotic resistance and help guide better treatments for people with drug-resistant gonorrhea.
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Helping children with language disorders understand complex sentences
This study is looking at how to help kids with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) understand and use complex sentences better, by trying out two different teaching methods to see which one works best for improving their language skills and school performance.
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New medicines that block GSK-3 to target Alzheimer's disease
This project is developing a new drug that blocks an enzyme called GSK-3 to try to reduce brain changes and harmful inflammation linked to Alzheimer's disease.
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Nerve and brain causes of getting weaker with age
This project looks at whether reduced nerve signals from the brain make older adults lose strength and whether fixing those nerve changes can help them stay stronger.
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Growth Hormone's Role in Osteoarthritis
This research explores how growth hormone affects joint cells, aiming to understand its connection to osteoarthritis in older adults.
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Exploring ways to extend lifespan by combining growth hormone antagonism with other compounds
This study is looking at how a special treatment that blocks growth hormone can work together with other compounds to help slow down aging and keep you healthier as you get older, using animal models to find the best combinations that might one day benefit people like you.
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Exploring a new factor that affects muscle performance and metabolism
This study is looking at a protein called FSP27 to see how it affects muscle strength and insulin use, which could help us find better ways to improve muscle function and manage conditions like diabetes.
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Understanding how aging affects muscle strength
This study is looking at how changes in nerve cells might make muscles weaker as we get older, and it hopes to find new ways to help older adults stay strong and independent.
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Blocking a specific signaling pathway to prevent brain blood vessel abnormalities
This study is looking at how blocking a specific signal in the brain might help keep blood vessels healthy and prevent problems like arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), which could lead to new, easier treatments for people dealing with this condition.
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Exploring small RNA roles in gonorrhea bacteria
This study is looking at tiny molecules in the gonorrhea-causing bacteria to see how they help the bacteria survive and resist antibiotics, which could lead to new ways to treat infections for people affected by gonorrhea.
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Developing new antibiotics targeting bacterial RNA regulation
This study is looking for new antibiotics to help fight tough bacterial infections by targeting a special part of the bacteria's genetic material, which could lead to better treatments for people dealing with drug-resistant infections.
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Building a new facility to enhance biomedical research at Ohio University
This study is about building a new research center at Ohio University to help scientists work together on important health issues like diabetes, joint health, and aging, which could lead to better treatments and care for patients like you.
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Training program for undergraduate students in diabetes research
The DISIRE program is a summer opportunity for undergraduate students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, to learn about diabetes research through online courses and hands-on projects with experienced researchers, helping to build a diverse future in this important field.
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How hearing loss affects the brain's ability to locate sounds
This study is looking at how hearing loss affects the ability to tell where sounds are coming from, using rabbits to help us understand this better, so we can learn more about why people with hearing loss might struggle with sound location.
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Improving care for children with vascular anomalies
This study is looking at how to make healthcare better for kids with rare blood vessel problems, especially those living in rural areas, so they can get the right treatment more easily and stay healthy.
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Understanding how aging affects muscle weakness
This study is looking at how the brain affects muscle weakness in older adults, with the goal of finding ways to help them stay strong and do everyday activities more easily.
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Reducing stigma to increase buprenorphine prescribing in rural Ohio
This study is working to help doctors and nurses in rural Ohio better understand and treat opioid use disorder by training them on how to use a helpful medication called buprenorphine, so they can feel more comfortable helping patients who need support.
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Training professionals in occupational safety and health psychology.
This study is all about improving training for future safety professionals at Ohio University by adding a new program that focuses on how to keep workers healthy and safe, especially as they age and with the help of new technology.
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Improving access to opioid treatment programs in community hospitals
This study is looking at how to make it easier for hospitals in underserved areas to offer help for people dealing with opioid addiction, by figuring out what’s stopping them from providing these important services and finding ways to fix those issues.
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Comparing ways to help young animals recover their swallowing abilities after a long liquid diet
This study is looking at how different treatments can help young animals learn to swallow and breathe properly again after being on a liquid diet for a long time, and the findings could help babies and kids who have similar swallowing issues.
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Investigating how Keratin 18 helps older adults gain strength from exercise
This study is looking at a protein called Keratin 18 to see how it helps older adults build strength and adapt their muscles when they exercise, with the hope of finding new ways to keep muscles healthy as we age.
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Developing new antibiotics targeting bacterial RNA regulation
This study is looking for new ways to create antibiotics that can fight stubborn bacterial infections by targeting a special part of bacteria's genetic material, which could help us tackle the problem of drug resistance.
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Understanding how Staphylococcus aureus produces certain harmful peptides
This study is looking at how a type of bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus makes certain substances that can make infections worse, especially in strains that don't respond to regular antibiotics, with the hope of finding new ways to treat these tough infections and help patients feel better.
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Improving DNA analysis using advanced optical mapping techniques
This study is working on new ways to look at DNA more clearly without needing to take samples, which could help patients get more accurate information about their genes and improve treatments for genetic conditions.
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Creating new peptides to block growth hormone activity
This study is looking at new treatments that use special peptides to help block the effects of growth hormone, which can cause health problems like acromegaly and issues related to aging, with the hope of promoting healthier aging and lowering cancer risks.
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How UVB light causes skin cancer through specific molecular mechanisms
This study is looking at how UVB light from the sun can lead to skin cancer by affecting skin cells, especially focusing on a protein that might help damage DNA and keep unhealthy cells alive, with the hope of finding new ways to prevent skin cancer for everyone who enjoys being outdoors.
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Understanding how a protein linked to Parkinson's disease spreads in the brain
This study is looking at how a protein linked to Parkinson's disease spreads in the brain, especially when the brain is under stress from things like injuries or lack of sleep, to find new ways to help slow down the disease for people living with it.
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How obesity affects joint cell metabolism and contributes to osteoarthritis
This study is looking at how being overweight might affect older adults' joints and lead to arthritis, by exploring how extra weight changes the way joint cells work, with the hope of finding new ways to help prevent arthritis.
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Understanding how fear and gut feelings affect eating disorders
This study is looking at how fear of food and gaining weight can cause stomach problems for people with eating disorders, and it wants to see how these fears affect how they feel after eating different types of food, so we can find better ways to help them stick to their treatment.
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Understanding how friends help each other manage social anxiety
This study looks at how friends can help each other deal with social anxiety by talking about their feelings and supporting one another, and it's for pairs of friends who experience different levels of social anxiety.
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