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Clinical trials and research at University of North Dakota
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 1 clinical trial run by University of North Dakota that is recruiting, in United States. There are also 43 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $25.8 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 1Clinical trials
- 43NIH research projects
- 1Country
All recruiting trials (1)
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Promoting Radon Testing Among Mothers of Young Children
This study tests a smartphone radon app to help mothers of kids 4 and under decide to test their home for radon using a free test kit.
NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 43)
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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Lung-brain signals in Alzheimer's disease
Researchers are exploring how lung inflammation, like from asthma, might influence brain changes in people with Alzheimer's disease.
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Health Research Core for Translational Research in North Dakota
A program to help clinicians in North Dakota turn patient needs into translational ideas and pilot projects that could improve community health.
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Design, Compliance & Data Management Core for TRANSCEND research
A dedicated core helps TRANSCEND researchers manage data, stay compliant, and use statistics so they can turn findings into real-world improvements.
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Community Engagement and Outreach Core for North Dakota health improvements
A community-focused project in North Dakota aims to work with people and communities to develop and share practical ways to prevent and manage common health problems like cancer, diabetes, dementia, depression, and suicide.
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Administrative Core supports translational colorectal cancer and degenerative neurologic disorders research
This grant funds an Administrative Core to organize and oversee a translational research program focused on colorectal cancer and degenerative neurologic disorders.
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TRANSCEND: Translational science to improve North Dakota health
A program to build and speed patient-centered translational research in North Dakota, focusing on the health problems most common in the state including neurodegenerative diseases and cancer.
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How transcription factors reprogram cells by opening chromatin
Researchers are studying how certain proteins unlock tightly packed DNA so cells can change their identity, which could help develop better ways to reprogram cells.
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17α-Estradiol, sex differences, and brain aging in HIV and meth use
A study exploring how sex differences and 17α-estradiol may influence brain health in people with HIV who use methamphetamine.
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Giving animals drugs so mosquitoes that bite them die
This project tests whether giving isoxazoline drugs to songbirds and cattle causes mosquitoes that bite them to die, which could help lower people's risk from mosquito-borne diseases.
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How food allergies and immune cells may cause brain inflammation and loss of nerve insulation
This project looks at whether common food allergies can trigger immune responses that inflame the brain and damage the protective coating around nerves, with implications for children and adults.
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How Lyme bacteria interact with the brain's spinal-fluid barrier (choroid plexus)
Using a lab-grown 3D model of the brain's choroid plexus to see how Lyme bacteria might damage the spinal-fluid barrier in people with neurological Lyme symptoms.
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How DNA packaging controls cell identity
Researchers are looking at how the way DNA is packaged lets certain proteins unlock genes to change a cell's identity, which could one day help people with diseases such as cancer.
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How a brain estrogen (17α‑estradiol) affects HIV-related thinking problems, especially with meth use
The team will see if a brain form of estrogen called 17α‑estradiol changes neuron damage linked to thinking and memory problems in adults living with HIV, particularly when methamphetamine is involved and across sexes.
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How skin and fat interact in severe Group A strep infections
This work looks at whether turning on a protein called PPARγ can help restore healthy fat cell function after severe Group A strep infections that damage skin and soft tissue.
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How plague bacteria affect immune cells (macrophages)
This project looks at how the bacteria that cause plague stop certain immune cells from responding, to help guide better treatments and defenses.
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Immune signals and gut bile acids in Giardia infections
Looks at how immune signals and gut bile acids help children and others clear Giardia infections.
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Understanding Trauma and Strength in Indigenous Communities
This center helps us understand how historical trauma and community strengths affect the health of American Indian and Alaska Native people, particularly in the Dakotas.
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Understanding how certain proteins help cells change their function
This study is looking at how certain proteins help change the way cells work by opening up their DNA, which could help us understand how problems with these proteins might be connected to diseases like cancer.
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Investigating a new factor that promotes blood vessel growth in the brain
This study is looking at how a new substance called adenylosuccinate helps grow blood vessels in the brain, which could be really helpful for people recovering from brain injuries or dealing with low energy situations.
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ND INBRE: Health and the Environment
A program in North Dakota funds student and faculty research to build capacity for health and environmental studies in rural and frontier counties.
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Investigating how bacteria and the immune system affect Lyme disease in the nervous system
This study is looking into how the bacteria that cause Lyme disease and our immune system can lead to nerve problems in people with Lyme neuroborreliosis, using animal models to find out why some patients still feel sick even after treatment.
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Investigating core research initiatives at the University of North Dakota
This study is all about bringing researchers together at the University of North Dakota to come up with new ideas that could improve health and medical care, which could eventually help patients like you.
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Investigating core research initiatives at the University of North Dakota
This study is all about improving research at the University of North Dakota to help scientists work together better, which could lead to new and better treatments for patients like you.
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Exploring the link between oral health and Alzheimer's disease
This study is looking at how your oral health might affect the progression of Alzheimer's disease, using mice to see if changes in saliva and mouth bacteria could play a role in worsening symptoms, which could help us understand and manage the disease better.
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Investigating how food allergies affect brain inflammation and damage.
This study is looking at how food allergies might affect the brain and behavior, even if you don’t have a serious allergic reaction, to help us understand how these allergies could impact brain health.
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Investigating how Lyme disease bacteria interact with the brain's protective barrier
This study is looking at how the bacteria that causes Lyme disease affects the brain's protective barrier, using a special model to mimic human brain tissue, so we can better understand the ongoing neurological symptoms some Lyme disease patients experience and hopefully find better treatments for them.
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International meetings on aging and neurobiology
This study is bringing together top scientists from around the world to share the latest discoveries about how aging affects our brains and bodies, focusing on ways to protect against age-related diseases and improve health through diet and medications.
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A core resource for improving clinical research through data management and statistical support
This study is all about helping researchers, especially in rural areas, by giving them the support they need with statistics, project management, and data handling so they can do better clinical research and improve healthcare for everyone.
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Engaging North Dakota communities to improve health outcomes
This study is working with communities in North Dakota to find better ways to address health issues like cancer, diabetes, and mental health problems, making sure that local voices are heard and involved in creating solutions that can improve everyone's health.
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Organizing and managing a collaborative research initiative for community health
This study is all about creating a team that will help make research better for our community by working closely with local partners and doctors to focus on what people really need for their health.
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Improving health research and outcomes in North Dakota
This study is looking at how things in our environment might affect health issues like Alzheimer's and colorectal cancer, and it's designed to help researchers in North Dakota work better together so they can improve care for patients like you.
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How cell identity factors control the growth of blood cells during their development
This study is looking at how certain proteins help blood cells grow and mature, especially in conditions like acute myeloid leukemia, to better understand how these cells stop dividing and become fully developed.
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A new microscope for imaging brain activity in awake mice
This study is working on a tiny microscope that can take clear pictures of brain activity in mice as they move around, helping us learn how brain cells work together and how this relates to brain health and diseases.
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A resource for epigenomics research and data analysis
The Genomics Core at the University of North Dakota helps scientists study how genes work by providing tools and support for analyzing DNA, making it easier for them to understand health and disease.
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Supporting research in epigenomics and disease
This study is all about helping researchers at the University of North Dakota improve their work on how our genes can change and affect health, especially using new tools like Artificial Intelligence, while also supporting and training newer scientists in the field.
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Understanding how epigenetic changes affect development and disease
This study is looking at how certain changes in our genes, which don’t involve changing the DNA itself, can affect our health and development, and it hopes to find new ways to improve treatments for patients dealing with different health issues.
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Investigating the effects of 17α-estradiol and sex differences on cognitive disorders related to HIV and methamphetamine use
This study is looking at how a hormone and differences between men and women might affect brain health in people with HIV who also use methamphetamine, with the goal of finding new ways to help improve thinking and memory skills.
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Understanding how certain proteins help cells change their function
This study is looking at how certain proteins help change the way DNA works in our cells, which could help us understand how to reprogram cells and find better treatments for diseases like cancer.
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How gut inflammation affects Alzheimer's disease
This study is looking at how inflammation in the gut might affect brain health in people with Alzheimer's, and it aims to find out if treating gut inflammation can help improve memory and thinking skills for those with the disease.
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Investigating the role of gut bacteria in Alzheimer's disease
This study is looking at how the bacteria in our gut, especially those covered in a special protein called IgA, might affect the development and worsening of Alzheimer's disease, and it hopes to help people understand how taking care of gut health could be important for brain health.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by University of North Dakota are recruiting right now?
1, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
All of them have sites in United States. Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
Find the studies that fit you
A list is a starting point. Tell us your situation in your own words and we'll rank the studies that match and explain why. It's free and needs no account.