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Clinical trials and research at Kansas City VA Medical Center
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 10 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.
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NIH-funded research (10)
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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Home-based high-intensity interval training to reduce frailty in older veterans
This program tests whether a short, home-based high-intensity interval training (HIIT) routine can help older U.S. veterans become stronger, more resilient, and less likely to become frail.
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Nicotinamide riboside and aging muscle function in older veterans
A study tests whether nicotinamide riboside can improve physical function and muscle health in healthy adults aged 65–85 who are veterans.
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Islet transplant with a protective scaffold for diabetes in Veterans
A VA research team is testing a new way to transplant insulin-producing cells inside a protective scaffold to help veterans with diabetes achieve stable blood sugar.
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Ovarian hormones and liver mitochondrial health in fatty liver
This project looks at how the loss of ovarian hormones affects liver energy function in fatty liver and whether exercise or estrogen can help women, including postmenopausal female Veterans.
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Investigating the causes and treatments of inflammatory bowel diseases in veterans
This study is looking into how inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) affect veterans more than others, and it aims to find new ways to treat these conditions by exploring certain proteins and gut bacteria, which could lead to better treatments and fewer complications like colon cancer.
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Targeting cancer growth in pancreatic cancer using a new drug delivery system
This study is testing a new way to deliver a cancer-fighting drug specifically for people with pancreatic cancer, aiming to make the treatment more effective and less harmful by using a special carrier that releases the medicine right where it's needed in the tumor.
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Investigating new treatments for triple-negative breast cancer
This study is looking at ways to slow down the growth of triple-negative breast cancer by focusing on a protein called CCN5/WISP-2, with the hope of finding new treatment options that could help patients like you have better outcomes.
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Effects of nicotinamide riboside on muscle health in older veterans
This study is looking at whether a supplement called nicotinamide riboside can help older veterans, aged 65 to 85, improve their muscle strength and overall physical ability, making it easier for them to stay active and healthy.
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Using heat therapy to improve pain and nerve function after spinal cord injury
This study is looking at how using heat therapy might help reduce chronic pain and improve nerve function for people with spinal cord injuries, especially veterans, by calming inflammation and helping nerves work better without relying on pain medications.
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Evaluating the addition of Venetoclax for treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
This study is looking at whether adding Venetoclax to the treatment for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia who are already doing well on another medication can make the treatment work better and cause fewer side effects, all while helping improve your quality of life.
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