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Clinical trials and research at VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 3 clinical trials run by VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System that are recruiting, in United States. By phase: Phase 2 (1), Phase 4 (1). There are also 94 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.
- 3Clinical trials
- 94NIH research projects
- 1Country
Newest trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Reducing burnout among VA primary care teams with an evidence-based quality improvement program | — | Bakersfield, California and 4 other locations | Recruiting | Jun 22, 2025 |
| Using 18F-Fluciclovine PET/CT to Predict Outcomes of Prostate Cancer Therapy | Phase 4 | Los Angeles, California | Recruiting | Nov 27, 2024 |
| MDMA therapy for veterans with PTSD | Phase 2 | Los Angeles, California and 1 other locations | Recruiting | Mar 30, 2023 |
All recruiting trials (3)
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Reducing burnout among VA primary care teams with an evidence-based quality improvement program
This pilot will test whether a tailored evidence-based quality improvement program can reduce burnout among VA primary care providers and staff.
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Using 18F-Fluciclovine PET/CT to Predict Outcomes of Prostate Cancer Therapy
This study is testing if special imaging can help predict how well a new prostate cancer treatment works for patients with advanced disease.
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MDMA therapy for veterans with PTSD
This study is testing whether MDMA therapy can help veterans with moderate to severe PTSD feel better compared to a low dose of d-amphetamine therapy.
NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 94)
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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Understanding social disconnection in schizophrenia using digital signals and brain data
This grant explores how smartphones, social networks, and brain imaging can reveal why Veterans with schizophrenia have trouble forming and maintaining relationships, with the goal of guiding better treatments.
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New therapies for essential tremor from cannabidiol mechanisms
A patient-facing overview of how cannabis-based medicines might help tremor by targeting specific brain receptors, aiming to find better and better tolerated treatments for essential tremor.
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Overcoming platinum resistance in ovarian cancer: finding biomarkers and new targets
Researchers are looking for new biomarkers and targets to help prevent or overcome platinum resistance in high‑risk ovarian cancer so patients have better chances at long-term control.
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Improving Community Integration for Homeless Veterans with Serious Mental Illness (MI-CBT with Mobile Tech)
A pilot program tests a buddy-style MI-CBT intervention delivered in person and by phone/online to help veterans with serious mental illness who are experiencing homelessness stay connected, function better, and engage in daily activities after moving into permanent housing.
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Bone marrow pH and multiple myeloma progression in veterans
This project looks at how the acidity inside bone marrow affects how multiple myeloma behaves and responds to treatment in veterans.
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VA psychiatry research career award advances brain-imaging and synapse biology for veterans
A VA clinician-researcher is receiving support to build a long-term research program using brain imaging and molecular brain measures to understand mental illnesses in Veterans and identify new treatment targets.
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How exercise helps cognition in older Veterans in the Gerofit program
This project looks at whether a long-standing exercise program for older Veterans improves memory and thinking, and whether blood tests or muscle samples can predict who benefits most.
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Using CBT for insomnia to help women veterans engage in PTSD care
This project will try giving Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT‑I) to women veterans with PTSD to help them get into and stick with PTSD treatment.
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Helping homeless-experienced veterans quit smoking using rewards-based support in VA housing
A funding-opportunity-like grant to test a rewards-based program that helps veterans who have experienced homelessness quit smoking while living in VA housing.
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REASON-AI: A collaborative, open network to guide safe, explainable AI in medicine
A national program to share AI research, evidence, and best practices so AI tools in healthcare can be safer, more transparent, and more useful for patients.
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Protecting homeless-experienced veterans from extreme heat
A plan to create and test a heat-preparation program for homeless-experienced Veterans using VA primary care to reduce deaths and illness during extreme heat events.
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How COVID-19 affects thinking, mental health, and social connections in recently housed veterans
This project looks at whether having COVID-19 leads to lasting problems with memory, mood, and social connection for veterans who were recently homeless.
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Chronic Stress, Inflammation, and Resilience in Housing Veterans
This grant aims to understand how stress, inflammation, and resilience influence how recently housed Black and White Veterans build social connections.
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Improving healthcare quality for women Veterans
This study is looking at how different aspects of healthcare organizations impact the quality of care and experiences for women Veterans, with the goal of finding better ways to provide care and improve health outcomes for them.
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Targeted radiation approach for prostate cancer without continuous castration
A study testing a targeted radiation plan for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer to improve outcomes and quality of life by avoiding continuous castration for those receiving PSMA-directed therapy.
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Synaptic Density and How It Shapes Sensory Processing in Schizophrenia for Veterans
This project explores how the number of synapses in the brain relates to sensory processing and everyday functioning in veterans with schizophrenia.
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Helping Veterans with obstructive sleep apnea choose treatments that match their priorities
This program helps older Veterans with obstructive sleep apnea learn about treatment choices and pick the one that best fits their health goals and daily life.
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Frailty and Flu Vaccination in Older Adults
This project studies how frailty in older adults affects how well the flu vaccine works and how likely they are to have good outcomes after vaccination.
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Acceptance-based sleep program for Veterans with PTSD
This program combines behavioral sleep techniques with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help Veterans with PTSD who have chronic insomnia.
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Inflammation in the brain's sleep center and sleep problems in aging
See if long-lasting inflammation in brain areas that control sleep can cause persistent sleep problems like those seen in older adults and people at risk for Alzheimer's.
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Recovery-focused group therapy for Veteran men with military sexual trauma
A VA study tests a group therapy tailored for men who experienced military sexual trauma to help reduce trauma symptoms and improve engagement in care.
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Improving healthcare quality and patient experience for women Veterans
This study is looking at how different aspects of healthcare organizations can improve the quality of care and experiences for women Veterans, and it aims to find better ways to put helpful practices into action to make their healthcare even better.
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How thyroid hormones help muscles heal after injury
This project looks at whether thyroid hormones can help muscle stem cells repair injured muscle, with an eye toward adults and veterans who suffer severe muscle injuries.
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Group video therapy for older Veterans with chronic pain
This project compares three types of group video therapy—emotion-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy for pain, and mindfulness tailored for pain—for older Veterans living with chronic pain.
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Making guideline-based care for asthma and COPD more consistent in the VA
This project will look at how VA clinicians follow current care recommendations for Veterans with asthma and COPD and how to make it easier for Veterans to get that care.
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Care coordination with passive mobile data to support veterans’ mental health
A study tests a mobile data and peer-coach support system to help veterans with serious mental illness stay well and avoid crisis care.
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Tracking mental health in veterans using smartphone apps
This study is looking at how smartphone apps can help veterans with serious mental health issues by keeping track of their daily habits, like how social they are, how active they are, and how well they sleep, so that any early signs of trouble can be spotted and addressed quickly.
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Helping VA primary care teams avoid burnout
This project uses expert-guided quality improvement and team input to create and pilot ways to reduce burnout among VA primary care providers and staff.
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Mapping early lung changes that can lead to lung cancer
This project uses low-dose CT scans and tumor DNA and immune markers to find patterns that predict which small lung nodules are likely to be dangerous for people at risk of lung cancer, especially veterans.
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How scar-forming liver cells drive scarring and liver cancer growth
This project tests whether blocking a fat-driven signaling loop inside scar-forming liver cells can reduce liver scarring and slow hepatocellular carcinoma in people with liver fibrosis or liver cancer.
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Helping homeless veterans integrate into their communities
This study is all about helping homeless and recently-housed veterans feel more at home in their communities by creating a center that offers support and connections to jobs and friendships, because just having a roof over their heads isn't enough for them to thrive.
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Long-lasting vocal fold replacement to restore voice
A lab-grown vocal fold replacement made from human fat-derived cells is being tested in pigs to help adults who lost the vocal fold cover from injury or laryngeal cancer regain more natural voice.
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Improving healthcare quality for racial and ethnic minorities in VA care
This study looks at how different racial and ethnic groups of veterans experience healthcare for conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes, and it aims to find ways to improve their care by understanding the challenges they face and how well the Patient Aligned Care Teams are helping them.
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Virtual coordination between VA primary care and mental health services
This project looks at how Veterans who start mental health care through virtual VA visits can get same-day connection to mental health support.
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Helping older Veterans stick with PAP therapy for sleep apnea
This project offers guided coaching and follow-up support to help older Veterans use their positive airway pressure (PAP) machines more regularly for obstructive sleep apnea.
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Understanding how stress and resilience affect social integration in recently housed Black and White Veterans
This study looks at how stress and health affect the way recently housed Black and White Veterans connect with others, aiming to find ways to help them feel more supported and included in their communities.
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Exercise to improve vascular health and reduce arterial fibrosis in adults with diabetes
A study in adults with adult-onset diabetes will test whether aerobic exercise can improve blood vessel health and reduce fibrosis in arteries by influencing the immune system and nervous system.
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Role of gut E. coli in obesity and resistance to weight loss
A study with people who are obese and those at a healthy weight will examine how certain gut bacteria, especially Escherichia coli, relate to obesity and how they may affect ability to lose weight on a calorie-restricted diet.
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VA colorectal cancer prevention and early detection collaborative
This program tests ways to find and prevent colon cancer in U.S. Veterans by studying polyps, diet, and gut bacteria.
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Investigating liver diseases related to alcohol use.
This study is looking into how alcohol affects the liver and causes problems like hepatitis and liver cancer, with the goal of finding better treatments for people dealing with these issues.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System are recruiting right now?
3, 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.
What phases are they in?
Phase 2: 1, Phase 4: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
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
A list is a starting point. Tell us your situation in your own words and we'll rank the studies that match and explain why. It's free and needs no account.