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Clinical trials and research at Providence VA Medical Center
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 1 clinical trial run by Providence VA Medical Center that is recruiting, in United States. There are also 38 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.
- 1Clinical trials
- 38NIH research projects
- 1Country
All recruiting trials (1)
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Understanding Upper Limb Issues After Stroke
This study looks at how stroke affects arm movement in veterans and tries to connect these issues to changes in their brain.
NIH-funded research (38)
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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Connecting high-risk Veterans with food and nutrition support
This project will try ways to help Veterans who struggle to get enough healthy food by linking VA clinics with community food programs and services.
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Computationally mapping PTSD to better diagnosis and personalized care
A research project uses computer tools to find brain-based patterns that could help diagnose PTSD more clearly and tailor treatments for Veterans and others with PTSD.
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How virtual case management affected housing and health for HUD-VASH Veterans
This project looks at whether switching HUD-VASH case management from in-person to phone/video during COVID-19 changed Veterans’ healthcare use, program engagement, and housing outcomes.
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Sleep and suicide risk after psychiatric hospital discharge in Veterans
This project follows Veterans after psychiatric hospitalization and tracks sleep with a wearable and daily smartphone prompts to link sleep patterns with suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
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Improving how we measure physical function for people using artificial arms
Aimed at making it easier and more accurate to track how well people with upper limb prostheses move and function in daily life.
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GRIT retreat for violence-exposed women veterans
A friendly, patient-centered look at a retreat program for women veterans who’ve experienced violence, to see if it’s acceptable and feasible as a social and mental health support option.
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Home health care for Veterans after hospital stays
This project compares outcomes for Veterans who get VA-contracted versus Medicare-funded skilled home health care after leaving the hospital.
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Mobile brain-computer interface to help veterans with paralysis control devices
Aimed at improving a mobile brain-computer interface to help veterans with paralysis better control assistive devices at home.
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Rapid Neural Typing Interface for Veterans with ALS
A new brain–computer interface aims to let people with ALS type and control a computer more quickly by decoding imagined hand movements.
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BrainGate to Help Veterans with ALS Communicate
This project helps Veterans with conditions like ALS regain communication and independence by using a special brain interface system.
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Understanding how the brain controls leg movements
This study is looking at how the brain helps us move our legs and aims to find new ways to help people with spinal cord injuries move better and regain their mobility.
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A platform to speed new neurotechnology treatments for brain and spinal cord injury
Building tools to move promising brain and spinal cord devices from the lab into care faster for Veterans and others with neurological injuries.
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Modeling how brain stimulation helps depression in Veterans
A Veterans-focused project explores how transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) works for treating major depressive disorder and why responses vary, with the aim of making it more effective and accessible.
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Helping Veterans with Bipolar Disorder and Substance Use Issues After Hospitalization
This study is all about helping Veterans who are dealing with both bipolar disorder and substance use issues after they leave the hospital, by creating supportive follow-up plans that make it easier for them to stick to their treatment and stay healthy.
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Better ways to measure arm and hand function after an upper limb amputation
This project is improving questionnaires and short performance tests to more accurately track how people with upper limb amputations use prosthetic arms and hands.
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Improving a Mobile Brain-Computer Interface for Veterans with Paralysis
This work is making a portable brain-computer interface better and easier to use for Veterans who have paralysis from conditions like spinal cord injury, stroke, or ALS.
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Helping Veterans with Bipolar Disorder and Substance Use Issues After Hospitalization
This study is all about helping Veterans who have bipolar disorder and struggle with substance use after they leave the hospital, by creating supportive follow-up plans that make it easier for them to stick to their treatment and stay healthy.
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Developing new neurotechnology to improve care for neurological injuries
This study is working to speed up the process of turning new brain and spinal cord treatments into real help for veterans with neurological issues, making it easier and faster for them to get the care they need.
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Examining the connection between sleep issues and suicide risk in Veterans after psychiatric care
This study is looking at how sleep issues might affect the risk of suicide in Veterans who have just left psychiatric care, and it will track 140 Veterans over six months to see how their sleep patterns and daily feelings connect to these thoughts and behaviors.
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Exploring the link between obsessive-compulsive personality traits and suicide risk in veterans
This study is looking at how certain personality traits in veterans, especially those related to obsessive-compulsive behavior, can affect their risk of suicide and emotional struggles, and it aims to find better ways to help them feel better through brain scans and therapy.
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Exploring how cannabis use affects sleep in veterans
This study is looking at how using cannabis affects sleep for veterans who often struggle with sleep problems, using apps and wearables to gather information on their cannabis habits and sleep quality, with the hope of finding ways to help them sleep better.
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Creating new ways to diagnose and treat PTSD
This study is looking to make it easier to diagnose and treat PTSD by using smart computer tools to better understand the different symptoms people experience, which could lead to more personalized care for those affected.
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Developing a brain-computer interface for Veterans with ALS to improve communication
This study is working on a new device that helps Veterans with ALS communicate better by letting them use their thoughts to control technology, like typing on a screen, which could really improve their daily lives.
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Improving diversity in the VA workforce to enhance healthcare for Veterans
This study is all about helping more diverse people, including Veterans and those with disabilities, get involved in research and education so they can create better healthcare solutions for Veterans facing various challenges.
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THRIVE: Improving Veterans' long-term care, equity, and independence
This VA program works to make long-term care fairer and help Veterans stay healthy and independent at home, in nursing homes, or with palliative services.
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Investigating a medication to improve breathing in COPD patients with high blood pressure in the lungs
This study is looking at how a medication might help people with COPD and pulmonary hypertension breathe better and feel more active, so if you have these conditions, you could be part of this research to see if it makes a difference in your daily life.
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Developing new technologies to help Veterans recover mobility and communication.
This study is all about finding new ways to help Veterans who have trouble moving, communicating, or dealing with mental health issues due to conditions like spinal cord injuries, stroke, or ALS, using the latest technology and teamwork from experts in different fields.
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Understanding how Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation helps treat depression in Veterans
This study is looking at how well Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) can help Veterans with Major Depressive Disorder who haven't found relief from regular medications, aiming to find the best ways to make this treatment work better for everyone.
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Improving home health care for veterans after hospital discharge
This study looks at how different ways of paying for home health care affect the quality of care and recovery for veterans after they leave the hospital, comparing services funded by the VA and Medicare to find out which one helps veterans feel better and stay healthy at home.
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Improving Rehabilitation Care and Prosthetic Devices for Amputees
This work aims to improve rehabilitation care for people with chronic conditions, especially those with upper limb amputations, by developing better prosthetic devices and ways to measure their effectiveness.
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Creating an AI assistant for people with low vision and blindness
This study is creating a helpful smartphone app that uses smart technology to assist people with low vision or blindness in their daily lives, making it easier for them to get around and do tasks independently.
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Understanding and improving recovery from arm weakness after a stroke
This study is looking at how stroke patients with weakness on one side of their body can recover their arm function better by understanding how their brains work during rehabilitation, so they can get more personalized help to improve their recovery.
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Improving wound healing in diabetes by reprogramming immune cells
This study is looking at how changing certain immune cells in the body can help wounds heal better for people with diabetes by promoting blood vessel growth, and it aims to find new ways to improve healing for patients.
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Investigating how a protein affects heart function in pulmonary hypertension
This study is looking at how a protein called HADHA affects the right side of the heart in people with pulmonary hypertension, hoping to find new ways to help improve heart function for those dealing with this condition.
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Improving how we measure physical function in people with upper limb amputations
This study is all about improving how we measure how well upper limb prostheses help people with arm amputations, so we can better understand their daily function and make sure they’re getting the support they need.
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Improving rehabilitation for people with limb loss and chronic conditions
This study is all about finding better ways to help people who have lost a limb by creating improved prosthetic devices and better rehabilitation methods, so they can get the support they need to live their best lives.
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Home-based exercise program for older veterans with serious mental illness
This study is looking at whether a home exercise program can help older veterans with serious mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder get stronger and move better, making it easier for them to stay active without needing to travel to a gym.
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Improving a mobile brain-computer interface for Veterans with paralysis
This study is working on a new brain-computer interface that helps people with paralysis, especially Veterans, control devices like computers and prosthetics just by thinking about it, making it easier and more convenient for them to use at home.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Providence VA Medical Center are recruiting right now?
1, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
All of them have sites in United States. Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
Find the studies that fit you
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