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Clinical trials and research at Rochester Institute of Technology
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 3 clinical trials run by Rochester Institute of Technology that are recruiting, in United States. There are also 57 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $17.7 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 3Clinical trials
- 57NIH research projects
- 1Country
Newest trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| How different color-sensitive cells help the eye focus | — | Rochester, New York | Recruiting | Jul 9, 2026 |
| What your eyes do when you focus after looking at close-up images | — | Rochester, New York | Recruiting | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Multisensory Cues and Craving in Young Adult Binge Drinkers | — | Rochester, New York | Recruiting | Mar 20, 2025 |
All recruiting trials (3)
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How different color-sensitive cells help the eye focus
This study tests how the eye's color-sensitive cells contribute to focusing by showing shapes in different colors and measuring eye focus in healthy adults.
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What your eyes do when you focus after looking at close-up images
The study tests how quickly and accurately the eye focuses before and after looking at a computer screen up close in young adults.
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Multisensory Cues and Craving in Young Adult Binge Drinkers
This study tests how young adults who binge drink respond to alcohol-related cues using visual cues alone and combined senses (sight, touch, and smell) to see how neural responses relate to craving.
NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 57)
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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Deep learning approach to diagnosing chronic headaches and facial pain
A new AI-based method aims to improve how doctors diagnose chronic headache and facial pain by using a large, long-term set of patient data.
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Understanding how jumbo phages build their giant protein shells
Researchers are studying how extremely large bacteriophages assemble their big protective heads to better use phages against drug‑resistant bacteria.
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Navigating damaged tissue: how cells use topographical clues to move
This grant studies how healthy or diseased cells find their way through complex tissue by learning to remember guidance cues from the environment.
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Smartphone coaching to prevent falls after stroke and train researchers
A smartphone-based coaching tool is being developed to help stroke survivors move more safely and reduce fall risk, with training opportunities for students at a major technical university.
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AI-assisted digital twin for personalized phonosurgery planning
A new AI-powered digital twin will simulate a patient’s vocal fold biology to help tailor phonosurgery for clearer, more reliable voice restoration.
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3D AI-driven system to map heart flutter circuits for safer ablation
A new AI-assisted, 3D model helps doctors locate the hidden heart circuit that causes dangerous ventricular tachycardia to guide safer, more effective ablation.
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How our eyes focus with colored light and why it matters for vision tech
This grant studies how your eyes adjust focus in complex colored light to improve how we see in real life and with technology like augmented reality.
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Glycoproteins in bacteria: how sugar tags affect biofilms and antibiotics
This grant explores how sugar molecules attached to bacterial proteins influence biofilm formation and antibiotic response in Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
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Optimizing nanobody design with multi-objective engineering
A collaboration to design better nanobody sequences for cancer and other diseases by balancing multiple properties at the same time.
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Reliable Vision-Language Dermatology AI to Help Detect Skin Cancer Early
A study to build an AI assistant that analyzes skin images and chats with patients to support early melanoma diagnosis and skin care.
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Rational drug design for protein-protein interactions using physics-based models
A scientist team is using physics-based computer modeling to design drugs that disrupt protein interactions, aiming to help treat cancer, genetic diseases, and infections.
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Brain-based wireless hearing aid enhancer using language-model priorities
A new project aims to help people with hearing loss better follow conversations by using brain signals and smart language models to focus on the person speaking.
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How cells keep organelles the right size using shared building blocks
Researchers are studying how cells control the size of their parts (organelles) when they share building blocks, using math models and computer simulations to guide future experiments.
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Predicting obesity-related diabetes and wound healing with math models
A math-based model is being built to better understand how obesity drives type 2 diabetes and slow wound healing in adults.
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How eyes focus in colorful or mixed light
Researchers will measure how people's eyes change focus when viewing scenes with uneven or complex color mixes to learn what helps keep vision clear in daily life and in devices like augmented reality.
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Concentrated eye lens proteins and how they affect cataracts
This project investigates how eye lens proteins behave in crowded mixtures to better understand why cataracts form and how light is scattered in the lens.
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Biomedical computing and visualization tools for AI-driven medical imaging and data science
A grant to build AI-powered imaging tools that help doctors diagnose disease, plan treatment, monitor outcomes, and train clinicians using multi-modal medical images and signals.
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Large-scale Disease Pathway Discovery with Tissue-Specific Networks
A big research project will use advanced computer methods to map how disease-related proteins connect in tissue-specific networks to better understand disease mechanisms.
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Engineering cell-substrate interactions on porous membranes to build better tissue models
Researchers are improving how cells talk to the surfaces they grow on to create more realistic tissue-like systems for studying health and disease.
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Ultrasound-based measurement of vocal fold elasticity in people with voice disorders
A new ultrasound method will non-invasively measure how stretchy the vocal cords are in people with voice problems.
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How blood-flow forces in pumps affect blood cells using a magnetic levitation device
This project measures how the forces inside heart pumps and other blood-contacting devices harm red blood cells and platelets, to help people who need ventricular assist devices.
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Do low‑nicotine e‑liquids lead to lower nicotine intake?
This project looks at whether people who use lower‑nicotine e‑liquids actually take in less nicotine than those using higher‑nicotine e‑liquids.
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Mapping hidden 3D heart circuits that cause ventricular tachycardia
This project uses a new AI-plus-physics approach to create three-dimensional maps of the hidden heart circuits that cause scar-related ventricular tachycardia so doctors can target ablation more accurately.
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How outer spinal disc cells feel stiffness and surface shape through the TRPV4 channel
Looks at whether changes in tissue stiffness and surface features change a cell sensor called TRPV4 and affect the health of the outer ring of the spinal disc for people with or at risk of low back pain.
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Smart stethoscope checks for implanted heart pump health
Using a smart electronic stethoscope and a single-lead ECG to detect when an implanted ventricular assist device (VAD) is working normally or has a mechanical problem for people with VADs.
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How cells move along aligned fibers in 3-D tissue
This project looks at how cancer, immune, and blood-vessel cells pick directions when surrounded by aligned fibers and chemical signals in a 3-D tissue-like environment.
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Creating advanced models to study cell interactions using special membranes
This study is working on tiny models of human tissues to help scientists better understand how cells interact and to test new drugs, which could lead to more effective treatments just for you.
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Improving voice assessment using ultrasound imaging of vocal folds
This study is testing a new, gentle ultrasound method to look at how your vocal cords move and stretch while you talk, helping doctors get a clearer picture of any voice problems you might have and improving how they can help you.
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Developing advanced tools for better diagnosis and treatment using computer technology
This study is working on new computer tools that use artificial intelligence to help doctors better understand medical images and signals, which could lead to more accurate diagnoses and easier treatments for patients.
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Investigating how shear flow affects blood using a special device
This study is looking at how blood gets damaged when it flows through certain medical devices, like rotary blood pumps, to help make these devices safer and better for patients who need them.
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Understanding how different nicotine levels in e-liquids affect user exposure to harmful substances
This study is looking at how different levels of nicotine in e-liquids affect the health of e-cigarette users, by tracking 120 people over a week to see how much nicotine they use and what it means for their health, so we can better understand the risks of using lower versus higher nicotine options.
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Understanding how young adult binge drinkers respond to alcohol cues using virtual reality
This study is looking at how young adults who binge drink react to different alcohol-related triggers using virtual reality, with the hope of finding better ways to help them manage their cravings and improve treatment for alcohol use.
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Understanding how cells move in response to different signals in their environment
This study is looking at how different types of cells, like those involved in cancer and the immune system, move and respond to their surroundings, which could help improve treatments for cancer and tissue repair.
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How stiffness and surface texture affect cell behavior in intervertebral discs
This study is looking at how the hardness and texture of materials affect the cells in the part of your spine that helps with movement, which could help us understand how changes in this area might lead to back pain or disc problems.
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New methods to predict proteins that bind to DNA
This study is working on a new way to help scientists quickly and accurately find important proteins that help cells grow and develop, using advanced computer techniques that look at both the proteins' sequences and their shapes.
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Discovering disease pathways using advanced molecular network analysis
This study is looking at how proteins related to certain diseases work together in the body, using smart computer techniques to better understand these connections, which could help create more effective treatments for patients.
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Understanding how DNA sequences interact with proteins in cells
This study is looking at how certain patterns in DNA can affect the way proteins called transcription factors attach to DNA, which is important for controlling how genes work in our cells.
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Creating a mathematical model to understand obesity-related diabetes and wound healing
This study is looking at how being overweight affects healing for people with type 2 diabetes, and it aims to create a helpful tool to better understand and improve care for those dealing with diabetes and slow-healing wounds.
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Monitoring the health of heart pumps using sound and ECG
This study is working on a new, easy way to check how well heart pumps (called ventricular assist devices) are working for people with severe heart failure, using a smart stethoscope and a simple heart monitor, so patients can get better care without needing complicated tests.
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Designing new drugs that target protein interactions to fight diseases
This study is exploring new medications that can change how proteins in our bodies interact, which could help create better treatments for cancer, genetic diseases, and infections, making them more effective for patients like you.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Rochester Institute of Technology are recruiting right now?
3, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
All of them have sites in United States. Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
Find the studies that fit you
A list is a starting point. Tell us your situation in your own words and we'll rank the studies that match and explain why. It's free and needs no account.