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Clinical trials and research at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 18 NIH-funded research projects at this institution. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 18NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (18)
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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Calpain-linked changes in lung blood vessel barriers in acute lung injury
A doctor/researcher is studying how calpain activity affects the lung’s barrier cells during acute lung injury to understand why fluid leaks into the lungs.
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Targeting BRB Dysfunction in MS to Protect Vision
Aims to understand how blood-retinal barrier problems contribute to vision loss in people with multiple sclerosis and to find new targets for treatment.
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Sex differences in what makes PTSD-like symptoms show up
This grant explores why men and women may develop PTSD-like symptoms differently after trauma, using animal models to uncover gender-specific susceptibility factors.
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A copper transporter change that may protect your arteries
Looking at whether a small chemical change to a copper-transporting protein in blood-vessel cells can help protect people with or at risk for atherosclerosis.
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Sulindac and microRNA‑17: stopping spread of colon cancer
This project looks at whether the drug sulindac works through microRNA‑17 to help stop colorectal cancer from spreading in patients.
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Ischemic kidney injury and kidney repair in veterans
A study exploring how kidney injury heals after damage, with a focus on veterans who may be at higher risk for long-term kidney problems.
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Improving Vision for Veterans with Macular Degeneration
This project explores new ways to help Veterans with age-related macular degeneration regain some vision by teaching their brains to use touch more effectively.
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Targeting BACH1 to protect organs in sepsis
This project looks at whether lowering the protein BACH1 can help protect organs and improve survival in people with sepsis.
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How the calpain protein causes blood-vessel leaks in severe lung injury
This project looks at whether blocking calpain can prevent blood-vessel leakage in people with acute lung injury or ARDS.
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How the ASK1 protein influences lung scarring in men and women
This work looks at whether the cell protein ASK1 drives lung scarring after injury and whether it acts differently in men versus women.
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Investigating kidney injury and repair mechanisms in aging and disease
This study is looking at how kidney injuries happen and how we can help them heal, especially for older adults and those with diabetes or cancer, to find better ways to keep kidneys healthy and recover from damage.
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Understanding cell signaling in skin and adrenal gland health
This study is looking at how certain molecules in our body help skin cells grow and how they affect hormone production in the adrenal glands, with the hope of finding better ways to treat skin and adrenal gland conditions.
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Investigating how sex differences affect vulnerability to PTSD
This study looks at how men and women might react differently to trauma and develop PTSD, using rats to help us understand these differences better, so we can create better support and treatment for everyone, especially those in the military.
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Investigating how kynurenine affects bone mass and kidney function in aging
This study is looking at how a substance called kynurenine might affect bone health and kidney function in older adults, helping us understand how aging impacts these important areas and potentially leading to better ways to support bone and kidney health as we get older.
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Investigating how a specific molecule affects the anti-cancer effects of sulindac in colorectal cancer.
This study is looking at how a molecule called MiR-17 affects how well the drug sulindac works for treating advanced colorectal cancer, with the hope of finding better and safer treatment options for veterans facing this illness.
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Preventing vision loss in Multiple Sclerosis by targeting a specific enzyme
This study is looking at how a substance called Spermine Oxidase (SMOX) might be causing vision problems in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and it hopes to find new ways to help protect your eyesight from damage.
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Targeting a specific gene to improve treatment for sepsis
This study is looking at how a gene called BACH1 affects recovery from sepsis, especially in Veterans, to find new ways to help people heal better after this serious condition.
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Investigating how specific proteins help heal corneal wounds
This study is looking at how two proteins help heal eye injuries, and it could lead to better treatments for people with corneal wounds.
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