North Carolina State University
Clinical trials sponsored by North Carolina State University, explained in plain language.
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Doctors prescribe veggies to fight disease in rural families
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing a 'produce prescription' program that provides fresh fruits and vegetables to families in rural North Carolina. It aims to see if this approach can help families eat healthier, improve food security, and lower risks for conditions like high blood pressure an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: North Carolina State University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Fresh food on wheels: can discounts fight rural health problems?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing if providing vouchers for a mobile produce market can help people in rural North Carolina eat more fruits and vegetables and improve their food security. Researchers will enroll 150 adults at risk of food insecurity who agree to use a $20 monthly voucher to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: North Carolina State University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:27 UTC
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AI could make robotic legs learn your walk faster
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help clinicians personalize robotic prosthetic legs more quickly and effectively for people with above-knee amputations. Researchers will compare AI-assisted personalization against traditional manual methods in 24 pa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: North Carolina State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Scientists test ultrasound as a new tool to see how leg muscles respond to stimulation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if ultrasound imaging can be used to measure muscle activity in the lower leg. Researchers will test this by applying different types of non-invasive electrical stimulation to healthy participants' legs and ankles. The goal is to gather knowledge that could…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: North Carolina State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 23:11 UTC
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Scientists test 'Smart Bandage' that reads amputee skin stress
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, thin sensor that sticks to the skin inside a prosthetic leg. Researchers want to see if it can reliably measure pressure, temperature, and sweat chemistry while people walk and do yoga. The goal is to learn how pressure affects the skin, which could h…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: North Carolina State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC