NCCIH’s Research Strategy
Research goals, types of research NCCIH funds, and the Center’s top scientific priorities.
Research Sponsored by NCCIH
The Division of Extramural Research develops and oversees NCCIH-funded research and research training programs.
Research Conducted at NCCIH
The Division of Intramural Research conducts clinical, translational, and basic research in Bethesda, MD.
Research Results
Highlights of recently published studies funded by NCCIH.
![Two different groups of parabrachial neurons, one expressing calcitonin gene-related peptide (green) and the other expressing substance P (red). Source: Arnab Barik, Chesler Laboratory, NCCIH](https://webharvest.gov/congress115th/20181203214714im_/https://files.nccih.nih.gov/s3fs-public/styles/focal_point_255x255/public/PainResponse.jpg?EiPp.0wkUqVBPD8xRG9VT3WCxA3AOkJp&itok=YzOLdSLw)
New Study Identifies a Neural Circuit Involved in the Response to Painful Heat (November 16, 2018)
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National Survey Reveals Increased Use of Yoga, Meditation, and Chiropractic Care Among U.S. Adults (November 08, 2018)
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National Survey Reveals Increased Use of Yoga and Meditation Among U.S. Children (November 08, 2018)
NCCIH Research Blog
NCCIH staff blog about research results, funding opportunities, policies, and meetings of interest to researchers.
Policies and Guidelines
Documentation from NCCIH and NIH on proper research procedures.
Awarded Grants and Contracts
Lists of research and training grants funded for both new and ongoing research, with links to abstracts.
Clinical Trials
Learn more about NCCIH's current and past medical studies with people.
Resources for Researchers
NCCIH Clinical Research Toolbox, recruitment and accrual information, and resources on rigor and reproducibility.