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Clinical trials and research at University of Denver (Colorado Seminary)
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 49 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $17.8 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 49NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 49)
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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Synthetic protein mimetics to treat Lewy Body Dementia
A new therapeutic approach using engineered protein-like molecules to block the harmful protein clumps that cause Lewy Body Dementia.
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Group-based postpartum depression prevention: in-person vs. virtual delivery
A large study is testing whether the ROSE group program delivered virtually to pregnant people is just as helpful as the in-person version in preventing postpartum depression.
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Understanding how soft tissue defects fail and rupture
A research project aims to uncover why soft tissue defects rupture by looking at the tiny, local changes in tissue mechanics and biology in models like the mouse carotid artery and stomach.
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Personalized interpretation bias treatment for anxious kids
A new, child-friendly cognitive tool helps kids with anxiety learn to interpret ambiguity in a less threatening way to reduce worry.
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Synthetic protein mimetics as potential therapies for Lewy Body Dementia
A new approach uses synthetic protein mimetics to interfere with harmful protein clumps in Lewy Body Dementia to slow or stop disease progression.
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Lysosome remodeling in cells under stress, from yeast to human health
This grant explores how lysosome membranes change when cells are stressed, with potential implications for diseases like cancer and neurodegeneration.
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Group-based prevention of postpartum depression delivered in person or online
A one-stop program to help pregnant people avoid postpartum depression, tested whether virtual sessions work as well as in-person ones.
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Organometallic sensors to detect small molecules in cells
A researcher is developing special metal-based probes to sense important molecules inside living cells, with potential to reveal how diseases like cancer and heart or brain disorders progress.
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CO-releasing polymers for safer, targeted cardiovascular therapy
A new polymer-based approach releases carbon monoxide in a controlled way to help treat inflammation and cardiovascular conditions while reducing toxin risks.
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Understanding how living at high altitudes changes the body and what it means for heart and brain health
This NIH grant studies how living in low-oxygen conditions affects breathing, blood flow, and heart health by using wild deer mice to uncover natural biological tricks that help cope with hypoxia.
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Microbiota Metallophores: How gut bacteria grab metals to stay healthy
Researchers are studying how the bacteria in the gut obtain essential metals and how this affects immune function and nutrition in people.
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Nucleic Acids and Protein Folding: How RNA Help Keep Proteins Healthy
This NIH grant explores how RNA structures called G-quadruplexes help proteins fold correctly and how stress can turn them into a risk for protein misfolding diseases.
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How HIV packages its envelope and spreads between cells
This project looks at how HIV’s surface protein (Env) gets packaged into new virus particles and moves between cells to help people living with HIV.
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How sleep during pregnancy may affect a child's heart and metabolic health
Looks at whether sleep patterns during pregnancy change a child's risk for heart and metabolic problems.
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How cells direct protein traffic during new blood vessel growth
This research looks at how a protein called sytl2 helps cells build the inner surface of new blood vessels, which could matter for people with blood vessel problems.
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Improving child heart health by reducing depression in pregnant women
This study is looking at whether helping pregnant moms feel less depressed can lead to better heart health for their kids when they are 3 to 4 years old.
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Improving child heart health by reducing depression in pregnant women
This study is looking at whether helping pregnant moms feel less depressed can lead to better heart health for their kids as they grow up.
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Helping parents respond when a child's social media flags suicide risk
This project creates a short online program to help parents of pre- and early adolescents stay calm, validate their child, and monitor safety when a digital app flags possible suicide risk.
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Protein-mimicking compounds for Lewy Body Dementia
This work is developing small protein-like molecules designed to block the harmful brain protein clumps that drive Lewy Body Dementia.
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Understanding how gut bacteria acquire essential metals
This study is looking at how gut bacteria, like Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, compete for important nutrients like iron and zinc, especially when the gut is inflamed, to help us understand how these tiny helpers affect our health.
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Group program to prevent postpartum depression, offered in-person or online
This compares a group program given in person or by video to help pregnant people lower their chance of postpartum depression, offered in English and Spanish.
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Understanding how HIV-1 assembles and spreads in the body
This study is looking at how the HIV-1 virus puts itself together and uses important proteins to spread, using special imaging tools to see how these proteins move and interact, which could help us find new ways to treat HIV.
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New Sensors for Detecting Small Molecules in Cells
This work aims to create new tools that can find tiny molecules in our cells, like ethylene, which are linked to stress in the body and various health conditions.
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New materials that release carbon monoxide for health
This project is creating new materials that can safely deliver carbon monoxide to help treat conditions like heart disease and inflammation.
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Understanding How Nucleic Acids Affect Protein Folding
This work explores how tiny molecules called nucleic acids influence how proteins fold and clump together, which is important for diseases like Alzheimer's.
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A New Way to See Inside Tumors and Injured Lungs
This project is creating a new imaging device to help us better understand cancer and lung injuries by looking at important chemical signals in the body.
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Understanding how deer mice adapt to low oxygen environments
This study looks at how wild deer mice have adapted to live in high-altitude areas with less oxygen, and by understanding their unique traits, researchers hope to find ways to help people who live in similar conditions or have health issues related to low oxygen levels.
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How discrimination during pregnancy affects mothers' heart health later on
This study is looking at how experiences of discrimination during pregnancy might affect mothers' heart health years after they give birth, and it’s for moms who want to understand how stress during pregnancy could impact their well-being later on.
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Helping parents support children at risk of suicide
This study is creating a helpful digital tool for parents of young kids to better respond when their child might be at risk for suicide, by teaching them how to manage emotions and support their child effectively.
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How prenatal sleep affects heart health in children
This study is looking at how a mother's sleep during pregnancy might affect her child's heart health and growth, so we're hoping to learn more about how good sleep can help both moms and their babies stay healthy.
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Preventing postpartum depression in sexual and gender minority pregnant people through in-person and virtual programs
This study is looking at how well a special program called ROSE helps prevent postpartum depression in pregnant people from sexual and gender minority communities, and it compares whether in-person or online sessions work better for their mental health.
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Understanding how epithelial cells change shape and position in 3D environments
This study looks at how layers of cells in our bodies change shape and work together in 3D, which can help us understand how tissues develop and how this might relate to certain diseases, ultimately aiming to improve treatments for patients with conditions affecting these tissues.
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Improving child heart health by reducing depression in pregnant women
This study is looking at how helping pregnant moms feel less depressed can lead to better heart health for their kids when they’re 3 to 4 years old, so if you're a mom-to-be dealing with depression, this research might be for you!
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Understanding how proteins help form new blood vessels
This study is looking at how a protein called synaptotagmin-like protein 2 helps create new blood vessels in developing zebrafish, which could help us understand how blood vessels form and work in our bodies.
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Understanding how cells change shape during tissue development
This study looks at how cells in tissues change shape during development, focusing on the signals and structures that help them move and work together, using fruit fly embryos as a model to understand these important processes.
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Health of sexual minority couples during their marriage transition
This study is looking at how getting married affects the health and relationships of same-sex couples, especially during the first two years, to better understand their experiences and challenges.
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How nucleic acids influence protein folding and aggregation
This study is looking at how certain molecules called nucleic acids can help proteins fold correctly and avoid clumping together, which is important for understanding and potentially treating diseases like Alzheimer's.
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Developing new treatments for Lewy Body Dementia using synthetic proteins
This study is looking for new treatments for Lewy Body Dementia by creating special compounds that can help stop a harmful protein from building up in the brain, with the hope of slowing down the disease for those affected.
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Detecting small molecules in cells using metal-based sensors
This study is working on new sensors that can help detect tiny molecules in the body, like ethylene, which can indicate stress and may be linked to diseases such as cancer and heart problems, with the goal of improving how we monitor and understand these conditions.
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New imaging technology to understand tumors and other diseases
This study is testing a new, portable imaging system that can help doctors see important details about tumors and other health issues by measuring things like oxygen levels and free radicals, which could lead to better treatment options for patients with cancer and other conditions.
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