North Carolina State University
Clinical trials sponsored by North Carolina State University, explained in plain language.
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Fresh food on wheels: can $20 vouchers boost health in rural communities?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether providing $20 monthly vouchers to shop at a mobile produce market bus can help people in rural North Carolina eat more fruits and vegetables. It aims to see if making healthy food more affordable and accessible improves diet and health for families a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: North Carolina State University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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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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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 develop 'Smart Skin' sensor to monitor amputee health
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new wearable sensor system called E-SWEAT that attaches inside a prosthetic socket. Researchers want to see if it can reliably measure pressure, temperature, and sweat chemistry while people with below-knee amputations walk and do yoga poses. The goal is t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: North Carolina State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 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 02, 2026 14:56 UTC