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Clinical trials and research at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 5 clinical trials run by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee that are recruiting, in United States. There are also 29 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $12.8 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 5Clinical trials
- 29NIH research projects
- 1Country
Newest trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Do older adults generalize memory decisions like young adults? | — | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Recruiting | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Text messaging program to help young adults quit e-cigarettes | — | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Recruiting | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Validating a new algorithm to measure daily energy expenditure in people with movement limitations | — | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Recruiting | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Training to improve response inhibition in obsessive-compulsive disorders | — | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Recruiting | May 17, 2022 |
| Impact of breathing exercises on swallowing in head and neck cancer patients | — | Milwaukee, Wisconsin and 1 other locations | Recruiting | Apr 16, 2019 |
All recruiting trials (5)
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Do older adults generalize memory decisions like young adults?
Researchers will test whether older adults use integrated memory decisions, similar to younger adults, while measuring brain activity with fMRI.
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Text messaging program to help young adults quit e-cigarettes
This study is testing if a text messaging program can help young adults in rural areas quit using e-cigarettes.
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Validating a new algorithm to measure daily energy expenditure in people with movement limitations
This study is testing a new device that measures how much energy people with movement limitations use in a day to see if it's more accurate than the current methods.
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Training to improve response inhibition in obsessive-compulsive disorders
This study is testing a new computer training program to see if it can help people with obsessive-compulsive disorders, like OCD and skin picking, improve their ability to control their urges.
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Impact of breathing exercises on swallowing in head and neck cancer patients
This study is testing if breathing exercises can help improve swallowing for people with newly diagnosed head and neck cancer who are getting radiation or chemotherapy.
NIH-funded research (29)
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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Metal-dependent protein phosphatases in Parkinson’s disease
A study to understand how a family of brain enzymes called phosphatases may protect neurons in people with Parkinson’s disease.
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Stress and alcohol-related sexual assault in college students
A study with college students who drink heavily will look at how stress and daily factors relate to the chance of sexual assault happening in relation to alcohol use.
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Neural training to improve stopping impulses in OCD and related conditions
A new computer-based training helps people with OCD, trichotillomania, or skin picking disorders improve their ability to stop automatic urges.
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How stress and drinking relate to sexual assault risk among college students
This project looks at how heavy drinking and stress are linked to experiences of sexual assault among college students.
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How social media images relate to suicidal thoughts in transgender teens
This project uses digital photovoice to learn how social media content seen by transgender and non-binary teens (ages 15–20) connects with feelings of self-harm or suicidal thoughts.
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Understanding how BRAF and RAF1 variants affect cell structure and signaling in a worm model
This project studies how disease-linked changes in human BRAF and RAF1 genes alter Raf protein behavior and the cell’s skeleton using a worm model.
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GABA-A receptor meds to treat chlorine-caused lung injury
Aims to test inhaled and injected GABA-A receptor–targeting medicines to reduce lung damage from chlorine exposure in people who might suffer acute lung injury.
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How estrogen controls protein cleanup in the brain's memory center to affect memory and connections
This project looks at whether the hormone estrogen helps strengthen memory in men and women by switching on the brain's protein-clearance system.
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Long-term brain and health tracking for children and teens in Milwaukee
Following children starting at age 9–10 into their teens and early adulthood to learn how their brains, health, behaviors, and life experiences change over time.
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3D cellular imaging of medical tracers in tissues
This project builds a tiny 3D microscope to show how medical imaging tracers and radiopharmaceuticals move through patient-derived tissue samples to help people who get PET scans or radiotracer treatments.
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REVIVE: Rural text messages to help young adults quit vaping
A nationwide study tests a culturally tailored text-m messaging program to help rural young adults quit vaping nicotine.
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Brain training to help stop compulsive behaviors
This project tests a computerized brain-training program for adults with OCD, hair-pulling, or skin-picking to help them better stop unwanted urges.
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Developing treatments for lung injury caused by chlorine exposure
This study is looking for new ways to help people who have lung injuries from breathing in chlorine, by testing special treatments that can reduce lung inflammation and tightness, and it’s designed for those who might be exposed to chlorine in emergencies.
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How estrogen affects memory and brain structure
This study is looking at how the hormone 17β-estradiol affects memory and brain changes, helping us understand how it might influence thinking and learning in both men and women.
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Understanding body fat and energy use in young people with spina bifida
This study is looking at why so many young people with spina bifida struggle with obesity and aims to find better ways to measure body fat and understand how many calories they need, so we can help them manage their weight and stay healthy.
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Understanding how racial microaggressions affect PTSD in youth victims of violence
This study looks at how small, everyday acts of racial discrimination affect the mental health of young people who have faced violence, especially focusing on Black youth, to understand how these experiences might lead to symptoms of PTSD.
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Developing a new imaging tool to visualize radiopharmaceuticals in living organisms
This study is working on a new imaging tool that helps doctors see how special medicines used in scans spread inside living tissues, which could lead to better treatments and safer therapies for patients.
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Training the brain to improve response control in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder
This study is looking at whether a new computer training program can help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and similar issues better control their impulses, and it involves comparing those who use the training with those who don’t to see how it affects their brain activity and symptoms.
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Understanding trauma risk and resilience in urban Black Americans
This study is looking at how experiencing a traumatic event might lead to long-term PTSD in Black Americans living in cities, and it aims to find out what brain and body signals can help predict who might be at risk or more resilient over time, using advanced technology to analyze information from people who have gone
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Creating stem cell lines from Xenopus frogs
This study is working on creating special stem cell lines from a frog species called Xenopus laevis to help scientists better understand human diseases and how our bodies develop, making research more reliable than using human or mouse cells.
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The link between alcohol use and intimate partner violence in young people
This study is looking at how drinking alcohol and experiencing intimate partner violence are related as young people grow up, especially focusing on how mental health issues like depression and PTSD might play a role, so we can find better ways to help those affected.
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Understanding how a genetic mutation affects nerve development in autism.
This study is looking at how a specific genetic change linked to Timothy syndrome affects the growth and connections of nerve cells, which could help us understand more about autism and similar conditions.
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Identifying factors that predict long-term effects of violence on youth
This study is looking at how experiences right after young people face violence can affect their mental health later on, especially in relation to PTSD, and it aims to find ways to better identify and help those who might be at risk.
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Understanding alcohol use among transgender and gender diverse adults
This study is looking at how transgender and gender diverse adults use alcohol and the challenges they face, so we can create better support and resources specifically for them.
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Understanding body fat and energy use in young people with spina bifida
This study is looking at why so many young people with spina bifida struggle with obesity and aims to find better ways to measure body fat and daily energy needs, so we can help them manage their weight and stay healthy.
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New treatments that target cancer cells using DNA cross-linking agents and vitamin C
This study is exploring new treatments for cancer that use special agents activated by the higher levels of certain molecules found in cancer cells, aiming to make therapies more effective while protecting healthy cells, and it could help patients get better care with fewer side effects.
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How individual and neighborhood factors affect brain responses to smoking cues across different racial groups
This study looks at how personal and community factors affect how our brains respond to smoking triggers, especially focusing on why some racial groups, like African Americans, face more smoking-related health issues even when they smoke the same amount as others, with the goal of finding better ways to help everyone q
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Understanding how a genetic mutation affects brain development in autism.
This study is looking at how a specific genetic change linked to Timothy syndrome affects the growth and connections of nerve cells, which is important for brain health, and it aims to help us understand more about autism and similar conditions.
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Investigating how RNA affects coenzyme activity
This study is looking at how a special molecule called RNA can change the way another important molecule, NAD, works in our bodies, which could help us understand more about how our metabolism functions.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are recruiting right now?
5, 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
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