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Clinical trials and research at Rowan University School/osteopathic Med
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 22 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $8.3 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 22NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (22)
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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HIV, Cocaine Use, and Brain Lipid Balance in Astrocytes
This project looks at how HIV and cocaine use disrupt how brain support cells called astrocytes handle lipids, which could affect brain health.
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Role of brain Avpr1a neurons in social behavior
Researchers are studying how specific brain cells that respond to a hormone called AVP influence how people and animals interact socially, with potential implications for understanding disorders like autism.
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Understanding swallowing problems in Parkinson’s disease using a rat model
A researcher is studying how Parkinson’s-related brain changes beyond the usual areas affect swallowing, using rat models to find ways to help people with PD who have trouble eating or aspirating.
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Neural circuits behind motivation problems in an Alzheimer’s rat model
This grant investigates why motivation and goal-directed behavior decline in a rat model of Alzheimer’s disease, aiming to uncover brain circuits that affect behavior.
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Magnesium inside heart cell mitochondria and how it affects damage after blood flow returns
This work looks at how magnesium inside heart cell powerhouses affects cell damage when blood flow returns after a heart attack, with the goal of helping people with ischemic heart injury.
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Investigating how HIV interacts with brain cells to control infection
This study is looking at how HIV impacts certain brain cells that help with the immune system, and it hopes to find new ways to keep the virus from causing problems, which could lead to better treatments for people living with HIV.
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Understanding Swallowing Difficulties in Parkinson's Disease
This project explores how different types of brain damage in Parkinson's disease affect swallowing and breathing coordination, hoping to find better ways to help patients.
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Understanding how specific brain cells influence social behavior
This research explores how a specific brain chemical, vasopressin, influences our social interactions and behaviors.
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Finding ways to counteract the dangerous effects of fentanyl-xylazine mixtures.
This study is looking into how dangerous mixtures of fentanyl and xylazine affect breathing and heart health, with the goal of finding better ways to treat overdoses and keep people safer.
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How magnesium affects heart cell function during injury
This study looks at how magnesium helps heart cells stay healthy during times when blood flow is reduced and then restored, with the goal of finding new ways to protect your heart from damage.
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Investigating how cyclin C affects neurodegenerative diseases caused by misfolded proteins
This study is looking at how a protein called cyclin C helps clean up damaged proteins in brain cells, which could help us understand and find new treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
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Investigating how a key protein helps repair DNA damage
This study is looking at how a protein called RPA helps fix damaged DNA by working with another protein, UNG2, and it’s for anyone interested in understanding how our cells repair their genetic material to stay healthy.
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Investigating how RNA modifications affect cancer caused by RAS mutations
This study is looking at how certain chemical changes in RNA, caused by harmful molecules in the body, affect gene activity in non-small cell lung cancer patients with RAS mutations, with the hope of finding new ways to understand and treat this type of cancer.
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How HIV and cocaine harm brain support cells and fat balance
This work looks at whether HIV and cocaine change how brain support cells handle fats, which could affect brain health in people with HIV.
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Understanding how joints develop in the body
This study is looking at how our joints form in the early stages of development, focusing on the important parts that help them move smoothly, and it aims to help us understand more about joint health for everyone.
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Understanding how specific brain neurons affect social behavior
This study is looking at how certain brain cells that help control social behavior might affect kids with autism, with the hope of finding new ways to support them in building better social connections.
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Exploring how a low-fat, high-fiber diet may help reduce brain damage after injury.
This study is looking at how a low-fat, high-fiber diet might help improve recovery for people who have had a traumatic brain injury by reducing inflammation and protecting the brain, and it's being tested in mice that mimic some health issues related to brain injuries.
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Understanding how the brain processes fear and avoidance in anxiety disorders
This study is looking at how our brains learn to feel fear and how that might be connected to anxiety disorders, with the hope of finding better ways to help people who struggle with conditions like PTSD and anxiety.
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How brain damage affects swallowing in Parkinson's disease
This study is looking into the swallowing problems that many people with Parkinson's disease face, hoping to find out how changes in different parts of the brain affect these issues, so we can discover better ways to help improve swallowing for those who struggle with it.
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Investigating how the brain clears toxic proteins in Alzheimer's disease
This study is looking at how a special system around the brain helps remove harmful proteins that build up in people with Alzheimer's disease, with the hope of finding new ways to keep the brain healthier and slow down the disease.
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Understanding how gut microbes affect brain communication through a specific enzyme
This study is looking at how gut bacteria might help the brain communicate better by focusing on a protein called SOD-1, using tiny worms to see if certain signals from bacteria can affect memory and brain health.
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Targeting a specific protein to improve treatment for oral cancer
This study is looking at how healthy cells can help slow down the growth of oral cancer cells by focusing on a protein called podoplanin, which is often found in higher amounts in oral cancer, and it aims to find new treatments that could help people with oral cancer feel better.
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