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Clinical trials and research at Omaha VA Medical Center
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 16 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.
- 16NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (16)
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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LHCGR signaling in aging ovaries and its implications for fertility
Aiming to understand how aging affects hormonal signaling in ovaries to inform better care for women facing infertility.
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PGC-1 alpha in Lung Immune Response against Pseudomonas infections
Aims to understand how a key cellular regulator helps the lung fight off tough bacterial infections that are hard to treat.
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Betaine to protect the liver by fixing gut-liver damage in alcohol-related liver disease
Researchers are testing whether betaine, a natural compound, can protect the livers of people with alcohol-related liver disease by repairing the gut barrier and lowering harmful gut-derived toxins.
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Safety and potential heart-healthy benefits of SGLT2 inhibitors for kidney transplant patients with diabetes
A multi-site study will gently test whether SGLT2 inhibitors can be safely used in kidney transplant recipients who have type 2 diabetes, to see if it helps both the graft and heart health.
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Damaged proteins that may drive inflammation and scarring in rheumatoid arthritis and related lung disease
Testing whether specific damaged proteins cause both joint inflammation and lung scarring in people with rheumatoid arthritis, especially veterans with smoking or burn pit exposures.
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Pharmacist-led Targeted Urate Lowering Therapy for Gout in Veterans
A pharmacist-led program will use a target-uric-acid approach to improve gout control in Veterans receiving care at VA centers.
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Investigating lung health impacts from environmental and behavioral factors in older adults
This study is looking at how things like smoking and drinking can impact lung health in older adults with chronic lung diseases, using mouse models and working with lung doctors, and it will help us understand these issues better by studying lung tissue from veterans.
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How aging lungs increase a protein linked to lung cancer risk
This study is looking at how getting older affects our lungs, especially a protein called MUC5AC, to understand why older adults are more likely to develop lung cancer, and it aims to find out how changes in our cells as we age might make our lungs more vulnerable to damage and disease.
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The impact of alcohol misuse on lung infections like pneumonia
This study looks at how drinking too much alcohol can impact the risk and seriousness of pneumonia in people who already have lung problems, with the goal of finding better ways to care for those patients.
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Investigating a new target for treating obesity-related insulin resistance
This study is looking at how a specific molecule and its receptor affect weight gain and how our bodies use insulin, with the goal of finding new ways to help people with obesity improve their health.
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Investigating how alcohol affects liver cell function
This study is looking at how drinking alcohol affects liver cells and their ability to handle proteins, especially for veterans who may struggle with alcohol use, to find ways to help protect their livers from damage.
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New methods for detecting and treating colon cancer
This study is working on new ways to find and treat colorectal cancer, especially in the right side of the colon, by focusing on a protein called Claudin-1 that is important in cancer growth, with the goal of helping patients have better outcomes and lower chances of the cancer coming back.
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Investigating the safety of a diabetes medication in kidney transplant recipients
This study is looking at whether empagliflozin, a diabetes medication, can help improve kidney and heart health in veterans who have had kidney transplants, while also keeping an eye on any side effects.
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Investigating how gut health affects liver disease caused by alcohol and the potential benefits of Betaine treatment.
This study is looking at how the health of your gut can affect liver problems in people who drink alcohol, and it will explore whether a compound called Betaine can help protect your liver by improving gut health.
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Investigating new treatments for colon cancer in U.S. Veterans
This study is looking at how colon cancer grows and spreads, especially in U.S. Veterans who are more likely to get this disease, with the hope of finding new treatments that can help them live better and longer.
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Understanding the health needs of women Veterans
This study is looking at how being in the military affects the health of women Veterans, especially regarding issues like infertility and metabolic disorders, to help improve their healthcare and support.
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