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Clinical trials and research at University of Nebraska Omaha
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 20 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $10.4 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 20NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (20)
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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TLR7 activation and natural killer (NK) cell killing in humans
A study to see how stimulating TLR7 affects how human NK cells kill target cells through antibody-assisted activity.
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Localized EDTA Therapy to Remove Calcification in PAD
A new, targeted EDTA treatment delivered directly to calcified leg arteries aims to reduce calcium buildup and improve blood flow for people with peripheral artery disease.
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Breathable, moisture-balancing dressing for ischemic leg ulcers
A new breathable wound dressing aims to help people with ischemic PAD ulcers heal faster and avoid infection.
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Leg bypass graft that mimics natural artery stretch
This project makes and tests new leg bypass grafts that mimic the natural longitudinal stretch of thigh arteries to help people with blocked leg arteries.
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How sex differences affect the way blood vessels make elastic fibers
This work looks at how being male or female changes the way arteries build and repair elastic fibers, which can influence artery stiffness and heart disease risk.
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NIR probes to visualize ovarian cancer during surgery
A new near-infrared imaging tool made from DNA-templated silver clusters could help doctors find and remove ovarian cancer tissue more accurately during surgery.
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Lower-body heat therapy for long COVID recovery
This project will try home-based lower-body heat therapy to help middle-aged and older adults with long COVID improve daily function and cardiovascular/metabolic health.
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Investigating how antibiotics affect gut bacteria and depression
This study is looking at how antibiotics might change the bacteria in our gut and how that could affect feelings of depression, using marmosets to help us understand this connection better and explore possible treatments like fecal transplants.
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How a new wound dressing helps heal difficult ulcers
This study is testing a new type of wound dressing that helps heal painful ulcers on the legs caused by poor blood flow, specifically for people with peripheral artery disease, by keeping the wound moist and protected from infection.
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Improving bypass grafts for lower leg arteries
This study is looking at ways to make bypass grafts used in leg surgeries work better and last longer, especially for people with knee issues, by creating new materials that act more like healthy arteries.
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Investigating how sex affects the formation of elastic fibers in blood vessels
This study looks at how men and women’s bodies create and keep healthy elastic fibers in blood vessels, which help keep arteries flexible, and aims to find ways to improve these fibers to prevent stiffness and heart problems that can affect people differently based on their gender.
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Understanding human tissue characteristics for cardiovascular developments
This study is looking at human tissue samples to learn more about how they work, especially for heart health, so we can create better materials and devices to help patients like you.
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Improving cardiovascular research and mentoring programs
This study is all about improving heart-related research and technology by helping new researchers and planning better ways to create new treatments and devices, which could eventually lead to better care for patients like you.
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Developing new materials and devices to treat cardiovascular diseases
This study is working on new ways to treat Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) in the legs by using human tissues and animal models, with the goal of improving current treatments and helping people with this condition feel better.
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Using heat therapy to help treat lingering COVID-19 symptoms
This study is looking at whether using heat therapy at home can help older adults with long COVID feel better and improve their energy and thinking skills.
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Investigating how serotonin receptors affect opioid misuse in adolescents
This study is looking at how tough experiences in childhood might lead to opioid misuse in teens and young adults, and it’s exploring how certain brain receptors related to stress and reward could help us find better ways to support recovery.
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Exploring how ankle instability affects rehabilitation outcomes
This study is looking at how chronic ankle instability affects different people and aims to find better ways to help them recover by using special tests and balance training.
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Investigating how TLR9 agonism affects the ability of natural killer cells to kill cancer cells
This study is looking at how a special treatment can help your immune cells, called natural killer (NK) cells, become better at fighting cancer or infections, which could lead to better cancer treatments in the future.
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How aortic stiffness affects heart and blood vessel health
This study is looking at how stiff aortic stent-grafts can affect your heart and blood vessels, and it aims to create a new type of stent-graft that feels more like your natural aorta to help keep your heart healthy.
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Understanding how different walking environments affect children with cerebral palsy
This study is looking at how different places to walk—like on solid ground, a dry treadmill, or in water—affect how children with cerebral palsy move their legs and use their muscles, so we can find the best ways to help them walk better.
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