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Clinical trials and research at Vitalant
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 20 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $20.7 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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Using Stored Platelets to Improve Bleeding Control
This project tests how storing platelets at cold temperatures, with possible nutrient tweaks, can boost their ability to stop bleeding in patients who are actively bleeding.
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Nationwide blood donor study to track respiratory viruses and immune responses
This project uses a large national blood donor network to monitor how common respiratory viruses are and what antibodies people have, helping us understand how past infections and immunity change over time.
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Modulating Galectin-9 to help reduce HIV persistence
Researchers are exploring whether blocking Galectin-9 can help reduce hidden HIV reservoirs in people on therapy.
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Extracellular Vesicles as Clues and Targets for Heart Disease in People with HIV
This grant investigates how tiny particles in the blood, called extracellular vesicles, relate to heart disease risk in people living with HIV and looks for new ways to prevent or treat it.
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How tiny DNA fragments in the blood may help the immune system control HIV
This project explores whether tiny fragments of DNA in the blood trigger immune signals that help delay HIV coming back in people on HIV treatment.
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Blood and immune cell development in the chorion during early pregnancy
This research looks at how blood-forming stem cells and immune cells in the chorion (a fetal membrane) develop during the first trimester to understand how the placenta helps protect the baby.
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Improving blood safety and availability for transfusions in children and adults
This study is looking at ways to make blood donations safer and more available for people who need transfusions, including kids and adults, so that everyone can have better and safer blood when they need it.
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Improving blood safety and transfusion therapies for children and adults
This study is all about making blood donations safer and ensuring that both kids and adults get the best possible blood transfusions, and it involves hospitals in the U.S. and Brazil working together to gather important information about blood donors and recipients.
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Investigating blood donation and transfusion practices in Brazil.
This study is looking at how blood donation works in Brazil, including who donates and why, to help make sure there’s enough blood available for patients who need it.
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National blood donor program tracking respiratory virus antibodies and immune responses
This program will regularly test donated blood across the U.S. to track how common respiratory virus infections and antibodies are over time.
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Could blood transfusions spread amyloid-linked brain blood vessel disease?
This project looks for signs that blood transfusions might pass along amyloid beta that can lead to cerebral amyloid angiopathy, by studying transfusion donors and recipients in a large biorepository.
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Targeting Galectin-9 to Reduce Persistent HIV
This project tries blocking a protein called galectin-9 to help people with HIV whose virus remains hidden despite treatment.
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Tiny blood particles linked to heart disease risk in people living with HIV
Researchers are looking at tiny particles called extracellular vesicles in adults with HIV on antiretroviral therapy to understand how they may relate to atherosclerotic heart disease risk.
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Understanding how the body senses cell-free DNA to control HIV
This study is looking at how bits of DNA in the blood can affect the body's response to HIV and help us understand when the virus might come back after stopping treatment, with the hope of finding better ways to manage HIV and possibly even cure it.
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Investigating blood cell development in the human chorion during pregnancy
This study is looking at how certain blood cells are made in a part of the placenta during pregnancy, which could help protect the baby from infections, and it's for anyone interested in understanding how a healthy pregnancy works.
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Tracking respiratory viruses and immune responses in blood donors across the nation
This study is looking at blood samples from over 30,000 donors to understand how common respiratory viruses are and how our immune systems respond to them, helping us learn more about these viruses across the country.
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Targeting Galectin-9 to reduce HIV persistence
This study is looking at how a protein called Galectin-9 might help HIV hide in the body even when people are on treatment, and it hopes to find new ways to get rid of the virus for good, so patients with HIV can have healthier immune systems.
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Investigating the risk of cerebral amyloid angiopathy from blood transfusions
This study is looking into whether getting a blood transfusion from someone who later develops cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) could increase your chances of having the same condition, which can cause serious brain issues.
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How blood donor sex and testosterone levels affect blood transfusion outcomes
This study is looking at how the sex of blood donors and their testosterone levels might affect how well and safely blood transfusions work, so we can find ways to improve outcomes for patients receiving blood.
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How blood transfusions affect infections from viruses like chikungunya
This study is looking at how blood transfusions might help people fight off infections from viruses like chikungunya during big outbreaks, and it’s for anyone interested in understanding how blood donations could improve health outcomes for those affected by these viruses.
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