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Clinical trials and research at Oklahoma City VA Medical Center
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 22 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.
- 22NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (22)
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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Protecting small blood vessels from radiation by boosting mitochondrial health
It aims to prevent radiation-related damage to tiny blood vessels and reduce later thinking and memory problems in people who get radiation therapy by protecting cell mitochondria.
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Using mitochondria to protect the brain’s small vessels during radiation cancer therapy
Aims to find ways to protect brain blood vessels from damage caused by radiation therapy used for cancer, so veterans and others can keep cognition and brain health.
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Remedy for Aged Muscle After Disuse Atrophy
Aging veterans who get hospitalized often don’t fully regain muscle mass or strength after bed rest, and this project aims to help them recover faster.
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RMTg GABA neurons and opioid use disorder in veterans
This project studies a brain pathway (RMTg to VTA) that may control opioid use behavior, with a focus on aging and veterans who receive opioids.
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Targeting the DCLK1 protein in liver cancer
This project explores whether blocking a protein called DCLK1 can slow tumor growth in people with cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma.
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How exercising blood and its messengers could help aging veterans regain muscle after bed rest
A study explores whether factors in exercising blood can help older adults, especially aging veterans, recover muscle after periods of inactivity.
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Investigating ways to improve muscle health in older adults
This study is looking at how aging affects muscle strength in people aged 65 and older, especially veterans, to find ways to help them keep their muscles strong and recover better after hospital stays.
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How high mTOR activity affects muscle recovery in older adults after inactivity
This study is looking into why older adults, especially Veterans, have a hard time rebuilding their muscle strength after being inactive, like during a hospital stay, and it hopes to find ways to help them recover better so they can enjoy a more active and independent life.
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Understanding how aging affects the genome and potential therapies to improve health in the elderly
This study is looking at how changes in our genes and their regulation affect aging and related health issues, especially in brain cells, to find ways to keep our cells healthy as we get older, including how eating less might help.
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Understanding the causes of Alzheimer's disease and finding ways to prevent or treat it
This study, led by Dr. Veronica Galvan, is looking at how aging affects Alzheimer's disease, especially in veterans, and is testing a promising drug called rapamycin to see if it can help slow down the disease and improve brain health.
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Understanding muscle loss and recovery in older adults
This study looks at how getting older makes it harder for people to bounce back and regain muscle strength after being inactive, like after an injury or being in bed, and it aims to find ways to help older adults recover their muscle and stay active and independent.
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Investigating the role of lipid hydroperoxides in muscle loss and weakness in older adults
This study is looking at how certain harmful substances in the body might cause muscle loss and weakness in older adults, and it’s testing a treatment that could help improve muscle health and strength as we age.
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Identifying blood markers for cognitive decline after COVID-19
This study is looking at how specific blood platelets might help us understand the risk of memory and thinking problems in older adults, especially veterans, who have recovered from COVID-19, to find ways to prevent or treat these issues.
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Investigating how a specific cell death process in neurons affects inflammation and cognitive function in aging.
This study is looking at how a specific type of cell death in the brain, called necroptosis, affects brain health and thinking as we age, with the hope of finding new ways to help people deal with memory and thinking problems that come with getting older.
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How aging affects immune cells in the brain related to Alzheimer's Disease
This study is looking at how brain immune cells change as we get older and how these changes might affect people with Alzheimer's Disease, especially focusing on a protein that could help us find new ways to protect brain health.
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A summer program to encourage under-represented minority students to pursue careers in biomedical sciences.
This program is all about giving under-represented minority college students, especially those who are Black and often the first in their families to go to college, a chance to explore exciting careers in biomedical sciences through a hands-on summer research experience with guidance and support.
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Improving muscle recovery in older Veterans after periods of inactivity
This study is looking at how older Veterans can regain their muscle strength and function after being inactive in the hospital, and it aims to find ways to help them keep their muscles healthy during recovery.
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Investigating how gut bacteria affect knee osteoarthritis through epigenetic changes
This study is looking at how changes in the bacteria in our gut, which can happen as we get older or gain weight, might affect knee osteoarthritis, and it’s for people with knee OA who are having surgery to replace their knee.
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Understanding how opioids affect brain signals related to addiction in veterans
This study is looking at how opioids affect certain brain signals related to addiction, especially in veterans who might be more likely to struggle with opioid use, to find new ways to help manage their pain and reduce the risk of addiction.
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Targeting a specific gene to improve treatment for pancreatic cancer
This study is looking at how a gene called GCNT3 affects pancreatic cancer and is testing a new treatment that might help existing chemotherapy work better, which could lead to improved outcomes for patients.
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Using vagal nerve stimulation to reduce pain and slow the progression of osteoarthritis
This study is looking at how a treatment called vagal nerve stimulation might help veterans with osteoarthritis pain and improve their joint health by understanding how their bodies respond to inflammation and stress on their joints.
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Improving treatments for joint pain caused by osteoarthritis in veterans
This study is looking for new ways to help military service members and veterans with post-traumatic osteoarthritis by testing treatments that can ease joint pain and help heal damaged tissues.
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