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Clinical trials and research at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 20 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 (20)
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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Reducing firearm suicide among Veterans with peer-delivered counseling
A VA-funded project tests whether peer-delivered counseling helps Veterans store firearms more securely and reduces suicide risk.
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Targeted online suicide prevention for Veterans
A web-based, one-session intervention for Veterans to reduce thoughts of suicide and self-harm by helping them manage distress and rigid thinking.
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Calm Moms-V: a digital CBT program to help pregnant Veterans manage anxiety and stress
A digital CBT-based program helps pregnant Veterans manage anxiety, stress, and mood to support healthier pregnancies.
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Glycosylated endomorphin pain medicines with lower addiction risk
Researchers are developing new endomorphin-based pain medicines designed to relieve moderate to severe and chronic pain while lowering the risk of addiction and dangerous breathing problems.
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How cerebellum brain chemicals affect keeping or letting go of fearful memories
This work looks at whether a natural brain chemical in the cerebellum can help weaken traumatic fear memories for people with PTSD, including veterans.
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Mobile DNA markers that may tell aggressive from slow prostate cancer
This project looks for specific mobile DNA elements in men's genomes that could flag prostate cancers likely to become aggressive.
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Brain circuits that control fear, threat responses, and over-arousal
This work looks at how brain signals help tag threats and shape exaggerated fear and over-alertness in people with anxiety or trauma-related problems.
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Web-based suicide prevention program for Veterans
A brief online skills program aims to help Veterans reduce suicidal thoughts and lower the chance of self-directed harm.
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How heavy drinking may increase risk of pancreatic cancer
Researchers want to find out how heavy alcohol use can change pancreatic cells and raise the chance of pancreatic cancer for people who drink heavily.
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How male androgen receptors help pancreatic cells release insulin
This work looks at whether male sex hormones acting through the androgen receptor in pancreatic beta cells boost insulin release in men at risk for type 2 diabetes.
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Investigating how brain circuits in the amygdala affect stress disorders
This study is looking at how certain brain circuits in the amygdala, which help us handle emotions, work when we're stressed or dealing with issues like PTSD and alcohol use, to find out how changes in brain signals might help us better understand and treat these conditions.
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Helping pregnant Veterans manage trauma-related anxiety and stress
This study is testing an online program called Calm Moms-V to help pregnant Veterans who have faced trauma manage their anxiety and stress, making it easier for them to have a healthier pregnancy.
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Creating new pain relief medications with lower risk of addiction.
This study is exploring new versions of a pain-relieving compound that could help people manage pain without the risks of addiction that come with traditional opioids, aiming to find safer options for anyone dealing with pain.
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Identifying genetic markers that differentiate aggressive from less aggressive prostate cancer
This study is looking for specific genetic markers in prostate cancer patients that can help doctors spot those who might develop more serious forms of the disease, so they can start treatment earlier and improve outcomes.
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Investigating how new hormone therapies affect blood sugar and fat levels in postmenopausal women veterans with prediabetes.
This study is looking at a new hormone therapy to see if it can help manage blood sugar and fat levels in overweight women veterans who have gone through menopause and are at risk for diabetes.
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Investigating how certain brain chemicals affect fear memory in PTSD
This study is looking at how certain natural chemicals in the brain can help people with PTSD change their fear memories, with the hope of finding new ways to help those who haven't had success with regular treatments.
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Understanding how brain circuits influence fear and anxiety responses
This study is looking at how certain brain circuits help us react to fear and threats, which could lead to better treatments for anxiety and similar conditions.
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Investigating how alcohol increases the risk of pancreatic cancer
This study is looking at how drinking a lot of alcohol might increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, especially in military veterans who may struggle with alcohol use, to help find better ways to diagnose and treat those at risk.
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How testosterone affects insulin secretion in men
This study is looking at how testosterone affects insulin production in men and how low levels of testosterone might contribute to type 2 diabetes, with the hope of finding new ways to help treat diabetes.
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Web-based intervention to prevent suicide in veterans
This study is testing an easy-to-use online program that helps veterans manage their feelings and thoughts about suicide, aiming to improve their mental health and prevent them from acting on those thoughts.
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