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Clinical trials and research at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 18 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $7.7 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 18NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (18)
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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Air pollution and brain health: learning how clean air helps people with Alzheimer’s and breathing illnesses
A U.S.–Peru research effort will study how air pollution affects heart, lung, and brain health, including Alzheimer’s disease risks, with a focus on Lima, Peru.
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One or two doses of oxfendazole compared to two doses of triclabendazole for chronic fascioliasis
This study checks whether giving one or two doses of oxfendazole works as well as the standard two-dose triclabendazole to treat chronic fascioliasis in adults and older children.
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Understanding the causes of sudden fevers in the Andes and Amazon
This project looks for the causes of sudden fevers in people living in coastal, Andean, and Amazon regions of Peru and Ecuador to improve diagnosis and response.
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Air pollution and brain health: linking cleaner air to better memory and heart health in Lima
A U.S.–Peru collaboration is studying how air pollution affects heart, lung, and brain health, including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, with advanced exposure mapping in Lima.
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ANDES: Community-driven hypertension and diabetes care in the high Andes of Peru
A community-centered project in Peru tests practical ways to diagnose and manage high blood pressure and diabetes among indigenous adults living at high altitude.
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Understanding Campylobacter in Poultry to Reduce Diarrhea in Children
This study is looking at how Campylobacter bacteria, which can cause diarrhea in kids, behaves in chickens on different types of farms, to find out how it might be spreading and how we can better protect children from getting sick.
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Oxfendazole versus triclabendazole dosing for chronic liver fluke (fascioliasis)
This compares one- and two-dose oxfendazole regimens to a two-dose triclabendazole regimen for people with chronic Fasciola (liver fluke) infection.
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Testing a new medicine called oxfendazole for brain cysts
This project is exploring if a new medicine, oxfendazole, can help people with one or two brain cysts caused by a parasite.
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Improving hypertension and diabetes care in indigenous communities in Peru
This study is working to help people in a native community in the Andes of Peru who have high blood pressure and diabetes by using local health workers and community events to make it easier for them to get the care and support they need.
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Training programs for research ethics in Peru
This study is creating a master's program in Peru to help scientists learn about research ethics and integrity, so they can conduct their work responsibly and ethically, with hands-on experiences and support along the way.
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Investigating the causes of fever-related illnesses in the Andean and Amazon regions.
This study is looking into the reasons behind fevers in people from Peru and Ecuador, and it needs your help to gather samples and information so we can better understand and respond to these illnesses in the future.
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Comparing two treatments for chronic liver disease caused by Fasciola hepatica.
This study is looking at whether Oxfendazole works just as well as Triclabendazole for treating chronic fascioliasis, a liver disease caused by a parasite, and it's for people who are dealing with this condition.
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Using text messages to help HIV-positive men in Peru stay in care
This study is testing a friendly text messaging system to help HIV-positive men who have sex with men in Peru remember their doctor appointments and stick to their treatment plans, comparing it to regular care to see which works better.
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Understanding Campylobacter in poultry to reduce diarrhea in children
This study is looking at how Campylobacter bacteria, which can cause diarrhea in kids, spreads from chickens on farms, and it aims to find ways to keep children healthier by understanding how these germs behave and how antibiotic use in poultry affects them.
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Investigating how a pork tapeworm affects the immune system in brain infections.
This study is looking at how a brain infection from a tapeworm can cause epilepsy, and it's trying to understand how different stages of the tapeworm affect the brain's immune response, which could help find better treatments for people dealing with this condition.
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Improving health services for Venezuelan sexual and gender minority migrants in Lima, Peru
This study is looking to create better health care services for Venezuelan LGBTQ+ migrants living in Lima, Peru, who often struggle with discrimination and job insecurity, so they can get the support they need for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
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Understanding treatment challenges for patients with multiple health conditions in Peru
This study is looking at how the challenges of managing multiple health conditions affect patients in Peru, and it wants to hear from you about your experiences so we can find better ways to support you and improve your healthcare.
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Finding new drugs for mental disorders from traditional plants
This study is exploring how traditional plants from Peru might help find new treatments for mental health issues like anxiety and depression by looking for helpful compounds in their extracts.
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