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Clinical trials and research at Washington University
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 2,625 NIH-funded research projects at this institution, with $1.9 billion in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 2625NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 2625)
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 MRI to measure brain oxygen levels as an early sign of small vessel disease in the brain
This study is looking at how measuring oxygen levels in the brain with MRI can help spot early signs of small vessel disease, which is linked to memory problems and dementia, especially Alzheimer's, so if you're at risk due to age or high blood pressure, you might be able to participate in MRI scans to learn more about
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Advanced Methods & Modeling for Better Patient Care
A funding opportunity focused on developing new modeling methods to improve health care for patients through better data use and analytics.
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Advanced methods and modeling for health research at Washington University
A health research grant at Washington University funds new modeling methods to support future patient-focused studies.
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Center for Research in Emerging Infectious Diseases: Epidemiology, Surveillance and Pathogenesis
A NIH program will study and monitor emerging viruses from the Midwest U.S. and three Asian sites to understand how they spread and affect people.
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How Poverty and the Environment Affect Heart Disease in Haiti and Beyond
This grant studies how poverty-related factors like food insecurity, stress, and pollution contribute to heart disease and aims to follow a large group of adults to better understand and prevent the disease.
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Wearable tech to track blood loss during childbirth
A wearable device monitors cardiovascular signals to detect postpartum hemorrhage early so clinicians can act quickly to protect mothers.
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Music-powered tools to boost blood pressure and stroke prevention for Nigerian youth and their older caregivers
This project uses popular music to help Nigerian youths and their older family members start and stick to blood pressure and stroke prevention habits.
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Hepatitis B birth-dose vaccination: boosting uptake in Nigeria and beyond
A national implementation project aims to speed up HepB birth-dose vaccination and protect newborns from liver cancer risk.
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HPV vaccination for girls 9–15 in Africa using youth-led approaches
A patient-friendly plan to boost HPV vaccination among girls aged 9–15 in Africa by partnering with youth to design and run vaccination programs.
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US-Nigerian Cancer Control Center for Research on Implementation Science Excellence (C3-RISE) Capacity Building Core
A US-Nigerian program to train Nigerian researchers and practitioners in implementation science to improve cancer control in Nigeria.
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US-Nigerian Cancer Control Center for Research on Implementation Science Excellence (C3-RISE) capacity core
A US-Nigerian partnership aims to build local capacity in Nigeria to advance cancer control by training researchers and creating practical implementation strategies.
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Azithromycin added to standard care for kids with severe malnutrition in Africa
This project tests whether giving azithromycin as an extra antibiotic to young children with uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition improves weight gain and recovery compared with amoxicillin or placebo.
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Biotype-based Personalization of Antidepressant Augmentation in Late-Life Depression
A multi-site study will test a computer-guided approach to choosing the best augmentation option for older adults with treatment-resistant depression.
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Vitality in Infants Using Azithromycin for Newborns (VIVANT)
A study to test whether giving azithromycin to babies at risk of poor growth can help them survive and thrive.
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Understanding how veterans access care for alcohol use and behavioral health
A study following 2,000 post-9/11 veterans to see how alcohol use, PTSD, and depression relate to access to behavioral health care over four years.
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Enhancing Intergenerational Heart Health in Nigeria during Pregnancy and Early Life
A research project will test a healthy eating and active living program for pregnant women with obesity in Nigeria to help improve heart health for the mother and her children.
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Center focusing on emerging viruses in humans and animals (tick-borne and respiratory viruses)
A nationwide and international research effort will study emerging viruses in the Midwest and Asia to understand how they spread between animals, ticks, and people.
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Suubi-Mhealth: a mobile app to help Ugandan youth with HIV manage depression and ART adherence
A mobile app designed for 14–17 year olds in Uganda aims to support mental health and keep HIV treatment on track.
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Center for Research in Emerging Infectious Diseases: Studying Tick-Borne and Respiratory Viruses Worldwide
Researchers will study how emerging viruses in the Midwest U.S. and in Asia affect people and animals, with a focus on tick-borne and respiratory viruses and how they may spill over to humans.
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Center for Research in Emerging Infectious Diseases: Tracking Viruses Shaping Health Across Regions
A national research center will study and monitor emerging viruses in the Midwest United States and in Asia to understand how they spread and affect people, animals, and the environment.
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Center study of emerging viruses in ticks, animals, and people across the Midwest and Asia
A national and international effort will study emerging viruses in ticks, animals, and people in the Midwest U.S. and sites in Hong Kong, Nepal, and Korea to understand spread and risk to Americans.
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Combined Imaging and RNA Markers to Predict Head and Neck Cancer Recurrence
A research project aims to use imaging and RNA data to better predict if head and neck cancer will come back, helping doctors tailor treatments for patients.
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Air pollution and Alzheimer's disease: how wildfire smoke may change brain biology
This grant tests whether inhaling wildfire smoke particles can directly affect brain processes linked to Alzheimer's disease in a mouse model.
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NF1 gene regulation in brain development and its link to autism
A small NIH grant aims to understand how NF1 family genes control when and how brain cells form, which could shed light on autism-related development issues.
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Sustaining a cancer imaging informatics center powered by AI and open tools
A national cancer imaging center is being kept running and expanded to help researchers manage huge imaging data, create consistent annotations, and run scalable AI workflows.
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Infant Down Syndrome Brain and Behavior Study
A study of infants with Down syndrome to collect brain imaging and developmental data, creating a large, shared resource to understand how autism and other factors relate to development.
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INSPIRE: a hub to spread and improve HIV care for adolescents and young adults in low-resource countries
A nationwide network will test ways to spread and sustain proven HIV interventions for adolescents and young adults in resource-limited settings.
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DS-ARC: Smartphone-based cognitive check for people with Down syndrome at risk for Alzheimer’s
A smartphone-based cognitive test is being developed and tested for people with Down syndrome who may develop Alzheimer’s disease, to track changes quietly in daily life.
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Reducing Addiction Risk in High Schools Through Better Prevention Infrastructure
Aims to build a sustainable, school-based system to prevent opioid and other drug use among high school students, especially those at higher risk.
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Human Pangenome Reference Center: Expanding our DNA Reference to reflect global diversity
A national center is working to improve the human reference genome so it represents genetic diversity from people around the world, helping doctors and researchers understand many diseases better.
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Missouri SEED Follow-Up study on autism development
A large study in Missouri follows children who had autism or other developmental differences to learn how autism changes from early childhood into later years.
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Advancing a Global Human Pangenome Reference for Better Health
A national network is coordinating a new human pangenome reference to better represent genetic diversity so future medical research and care can be more accurate for people everywhere.
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DIAN-TU Primary Prevention Trial for Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer’s Disease
This study tests a preventative treatment in people who carry genetic mutations for Alzheimer’s and are years away from symptoms.
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DIAN-TU: A Prevention Trial for Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer’s Disease
A multi-country study tests a preventive therapy to help people who carry a dominant Alzheimer’s mutation stay cognitively well long before symptoms begin.
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DIAN-TU: Early Prevention Trial for Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer’s
A global, multi-site study tests whether a preventive treatment can delay or prevent cognitive decline in people genetically destined to develop dominantly inherited Alzheimer’s disease.
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DIAN-TU Primary Prevention Trial for dominantly inherited Alzheimer’s disease
This trial tests a preventive treatment in people who are genetically at high risk for Alzheimer’s disease but who show no or minimal symptoms yet.
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DIAN-TU: A Preventive Trial for Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer's Disease
A trial tests a preventive treatment to help people with a genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear.
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DIAN-TU Primary Prevention Trial for Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer’s Disease
A nationwide clinical trial tests whether early treatment can delay or prevent cognitive decline in people who carry genetic risk for a form of Alzheimer's disease.
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DIAN-TU Primary Prevention of Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer’s Disease
A global effort is testing a preventive treatment to help people who are certain to develop a form of Alzheimer’s disease long before symptoms start.
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DIAN-TU Primary Prevention Trial for dominantly inherited Alzheimer’s disease
A multi-country trial aims to prevent cognitive decline in people who are genetically destined to develop a form of Alzheimer's disease, by testing a treatment before symptoms appear.
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