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Clinical trials and research at Villanova University
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 1 clinical trial run by Villanova University that is recruiting, in United States. There are also 14 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $5.1 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 1Clinical trials
- 14NIH research projects
- 1Country
All recruiting trials (1)
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Weight Bias Reduction for Nursing Students Through Simulation
A randomized study tests whether a BRAVE simulation program helps second- and fourth-year nursing students reduce weight bias compared with standard obesity education.
NIH-funded research (14)
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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Dyadic transplant self-care: how caregivers shape outcomes
A study will look at how patients awaiting lung transplants and their caregivers work together to manage post-transplant care and what this means for health and recovery.
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Understanding how UPF1 controls RNA decay to help treat genetic diseases
A study at Villanova University looks at how a key RNA-helicase, UPF1, decides which RNA messages get destroyed, with the aim of someday influencing gene messages linked to diseases.
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How the flagellum controls signaling, attachment, and dormancy in parasite infections
A study using a parasite model to understand how the flagellum affects signaling, sticking to surfaces, and life-stage changes that enable infection.
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Repairing the cartilage protective layer to help osteoarthritis
Researchers are developing lab-made molecules that mimic cartilage sugars to rebuild the tiny protective layer around joint cells for people with osteoarthritis.
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Using advanced imaging and AI to assess cognitive decline in older adults
This study is working on a new mobile app that uses advanced brain imaging and AI to help doctors better understand and diagnose mild cognitive impairment in older adults, making it easier to find the right care and support for those experiencing memory issues.
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Targeted delivery of siRNA to treat kidney damage after blood flow restoration
This study is looking at a new way to help protect kidneys from damage that can happen during organ transplants by using tiny particles to deliver special treatments directly to the kidney cells, with the goal of reducing inflammation and improving how the blood vessels work.
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Improving heart resuscitation methods for children using machine learning
This study is looking to improve the chances of survival and brain health for kids who have a cardiac arrest by using smart computer technology to find out which children might benefit the most from a special treatment called ECPR.
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Creating new disinfectants to fight resistant bacteria
This study is working on creating new disinfectants that are better at fighting tough bacterial infections, especially for patients who need stronger protection against germs that don't respond to regular treatments.
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Developing safer and cheaper methods for delivering genes in cell therapies
This study is working on safer ways to deliver helpful genes into your cells for treating conditions like cancer and genetic disorders, using new materials instead of viruses, so that gene therapies can be more effective and easier for patients like you.
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Targeting endothelial cells to reduce kidney damage after transplant
This study is testing a new way to help protect kidney transplants from damage that can happen when blood flow returns after surgery, using tiny particles to deliver special treatments directly to the blood vessels in the kidneys, and it's designed for people who have received a kidney transplant.
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Improving infection prevention in hospitals through better staffing.
This study is looking at how having the right number of staff in infection prevention teams can help lower the number of infections people get while in the hospital, especially after the challenges posed by COVID-19, so that hospitals can keep patients safer.
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Engineering cartilage to improve healing in osteoarthritis
This study is working on creating new materials that mimic natural cartilage to help improve healing in people with osteoarthritis, aiming to make treatments better so you can feel less pain and move more easily.
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An innovative home rehabilitation program for people with traumatic brain injury and their families
This study is testing a new home-based program called HOME for Us, which helps people with ongoing challenges from traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their families by having occupational therapists work with them at home to improve their daily lives and support their caregivers.
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Effects of subway air particles on human lung cells
This study looks at how the air in subway stations might affect lung cells, comparing it to air in other city areas, to help understand the health risks of breathing in subway air.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Villanova University 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
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