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Clinical trials and research at Sanford Research North
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 12 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $7.5 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 12NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (12)
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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BREW ME Model: How bariatric surgery changes alcohol use biology
A study investigates why some people drink more or develop hazardous drinking after bariatric surgery, using biology and behavior to understand the change.
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Why alcohol use can increase after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery
This project looks at whether changes in gut bacteria and brain reward after bariatric surgery make alcohol more rewarding for people who have had the operation.
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Understanding factors that lead to loss of control eating after weight loss surgery
This study looks at how feelings and self-control influence eating habits in people who have had weight loss surgery, aiming to understand when they might struggle with their eating and how this connects to their emotions and blood sugar, so we can find better ways to help them manage their weight.
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Understanding how reward and control affect binge eating behavior
This study is looking at what causes binge eating by exploring how past experiences with food and the ability to control eating habits play a role, and it's designed for anyone who wants to better understand their binge eating and find ways to manage it.
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Investigating the mechanisms of eating behaviors and disorders
This study is all about helping researchers learn more about what causes eating disorders and how to study them safely, so they can find better ways to help people who are struggling with these issues.
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A center focused on understanding eating behaviors and disorders.
This study is setting up a special team in Fargo to help understand eating disorders better, so that patients can get more effective treatments and support, while also offering learning opportunities for those interested in research.
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A center focused on understanding eating behaviors and disorders.
This study is creating a special center to help researchers learn more about eating disorders and improve how they study them, making it easier for everyone involved to work together and share new ideas.
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Understanding the mechanisms behind eating behaviors and disorders
This study is looking into how our thoughts and feelings affect eating habits, like eating disorders and obesity, and it's designed to help researchers learn more about these issues so they can better support people who struggle with them.
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Understanding the factors that influence eating behaviors and disorders
This study is looking into what causes eating disorders and unhealthy eating habits, and it's for anyone interested in understanding these issues better, as researchers work together to find new ways to help people.
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Understanding how stress affects eating habits in obesity
This study is looking at how stress affects the way we eat and can lead to weight gain, focusing on how our bodies respond to stress and what that means for our eating habits, so it can help people understand why they might overeat when they're feeling stressed.
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Understanding alcohol use after weight loss surgery
This study looks at how weight loss surgery might change drinking habits and the risk of alcohol problems, focusing on how the gut and brain work together after surgery, so we can better understand what might lead some patients to drink more afterward.
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Investigating how alcohol reinforcement affects drinking habits after weight loss surgery
This study is looking at how changes in the urge to drink alcohol can affect people who have had weight loss surgery, and it aims to help understand why some of these patients might drink more after their surgery, so we can find ways to support them better.
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