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Clinical trials and research at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 19 clinical trials run by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University that are recruiting, in United States. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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All recruiting trials (19)
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Do home water filters improve health for people with private wells in rural Central Appalachia
This study tests whether providing point-of-use water filters to households using well or spring water in rural Central Appalachia can reduce acute gastrointestinal illness.
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LIFU for Chronic Pain and Generalized Anxiety Disorder
A small, one-arm study will test whether accelerated low-intensity focused ultrasound can help people with chronic pain or generalized anxiety disorder.
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Cooking Health-Oriented Meals to Try for Dementia and Diabetes
This program tests whether learning to cook healthy meals can help people with type 2 diabetes who are at risk for dementia improve their cognitive health and overall well-being.
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Remote Haptic Rehab for Parkinson's Disease
This trial tests a remote, hands-on rehabilitation system to help adults with Parkinson's disease improve motor function at home.
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Holographic Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Anxiety
This study tests whether applying repeated, personalized holographic low-intensity focused ultrasound can help reduce anxiety symptoms in adults with generalized anxiety disorder.
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Potato-rich diet for cardiometabolic health in adults with type 2 diabetes risk
This study tests whether a potato-rich healthy eating pattern can improve cardiometabolic health in adults aged 50–70 who are at risk for type 2 diabetes but not yet diagnosed.
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How a very-low-nicotine cigarette standard and product prices affect illegal cigarette buying
This study will test whether requiring very-low-nicotine cigarettes and changing e-cigarette or illegal cigarette prices changes illegal cigarette buying and use of alternatives among adult smokers and dual users.
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Episodic Future Thinking to Help People Quit Smoking
Researchers are testing different ways of imagining future health benefits to help daily cigarette smokers quit, especially in rural and urban communities.
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How different tobacco tax plans and availability of regular versus low-nicotine cigarettes affect what smokers buy in a virtual marketplace
This project tests whether four different tobacco tax proposals and the presence or absence of regular (normal-nicotine) cigarettes change purchasing choices among adult daily smokers in a simulated marketplace.
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Strength training effects on muscle in people taking GLP-1 weight-loss medicines
This study will see if a strength-training program helps preserve or improve muscle mass, muscle function, and balance in adults 50 and older who recently started GLP-1 weight-loss medication.
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Helping adolescents with ADHD regulate their emotions through telehealth
This study is testing a telehealth program called RELAX to see if it can help teenagers with ADHD learn to manage their emotions better.
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Using eTMS to treat PTSD in veterans and first responders
This study is testing a new brain treatment called eTMS to see if it can help veterans and first responders with PTSD feel better.
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Tracking tactile signals in the nervous system
This study is testing how touch signals move from the fingertips to the brain in young adults and stroke survivors to see if there are differences in how they process and perceive these signals.
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Exploring how neural and metabolic factors influence carbohydrate reward
This study is testing how our brains and bodies react to different carbohydrate-rich foods to see if understanding their calorie content can help us make better food choices.
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Mindset management to reduce stress in women facing infertility
This study is testing if a special program can help reduce stress in women who are dealing with infertility.
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Investigating how the brain's locus coeruleus affects attention in older adults
This study is testing a tablet-based training program to see if it can help older adults focus better by improving connections in their brain that affect attention.
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Understanding how depression and anxiety affect responses to rewards and losses
This study is testing how depression and anxiety affect people's reactions to winning and losing, and how these reactions might change after they try cognitive behavioral therapy.
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Examining the effects of low-intensity focused ultrasound on brain signals related to pain
This study is testing if a gentle ultrasound treatment can change brain signals related to pain to help people manage their pain better.
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Intensive therapy for children with neuromotor impairments
This study tests whether a special therapy can help children with movement difficulties improve their motor skills by focusing more on their weaker side.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University are recruiting right now?
19, 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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