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Clinical trials and research at VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 69 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.
- 69NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 69)
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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Long-term COVID-19 effects in older Veterans and a rehabilitation approach
This project looks at how COVID-19 affects blood vessel health in older Veterans and tests a rehab strategy together with a mitochondria-targeted antioxidant to help recovery.
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Knee-extensor Training to Improve Muscle Blood Flow and Endurance in Veterans with HFpEF
A study at VA Salt Lake City will test whether targeted knee-extensor training can improve leg blood flow and exercise tolerance in veterans with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
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Screening above-elbow amputees for advanced prosthetic devices
This project looks at how people with above-elbow amputations use and respond to osseointegrated prosthetics compared with traditional socket devices.
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Special implant coatings to help skin seal around implants and make them last longer
Special fluorapatite surface coatings aim to help skin grow and stay attached around devices like dental implants, hearing aids, and bone-anchored prosthetic limbs for amputees.
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How COVID changed trust in VA care for Black and Latinx veterans
This project looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic affected Black and Latinx veterans' trust in and experiences with VA healthcare.
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Exercise training for people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF)
This project tests whether blocking specific muscle nerve signals with a spinal fentanyl injection changes circulation, muscle fatigue, and exercise ability in people with HFpEF compared with healthy controls.
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Gentle leg movement to check blood vessel health and guide rehabilitation
This project uses a gentle, technician‑moved leg movement with ultrasound to check blood vessel health in older adults and help guide rehabilitation.
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Investigating brain health and caregiver impact in Veterans
This study is looking at the health challenges that Veterans with traumatic brain injuries, epilepsy, and dementia face, to find better ways to support them and their families.
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Understanding brain health and caregiver challenges in Veterans
This study is looking at how to better support Veterans dealing with brain health issues like traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, and dementia, by using data to find the best ways to help both them and their caregivers.
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Improving brain health and caregiver support for Veterans with complex conditions
This study is looking to help Veterans who have had traumatic brain injuries and related issues like epilepsy and dementia by finding better ways to treat them and support their caregivers.
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Investigating brain health and caregiver impact in Veterans
This study is looking at the health challenges faced by Veterans with brain issues like traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, and dementia, to find better ways to support them and their families.
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Improving pain management for older adults using personalized patient profiles
This study is all about helping older adults, especially veterans, manage their pain better by creating personalized profiles that reflect their unique experiences, so they can receive more effective and tailored treatment.
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Improving brain health and caregiver support for Veterans with complex conditions
This study is looking at ways to help Veterans with brain health problems like traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, and dementia, as well as the challenges their caregivers face, so we can find better ways to support both the Veterans and those who care for them.
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Understanding long COVID (PASC) patterns and care gaps for Veterans
This project looks for common long COVID symptoms and care differences to help Veterans who had COVID-19 get better, timelier care.
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Fluoride-containing bone scaffolds to repair large bone defects
This project develops fluoride-infused bone scaffolds designed to help people with large bone injuries or non-healing fractures grow new, stable bone without needing large bone harvests from their own body.
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Improving pain management for older adults using personalized patient profiles
This study is all about helping older adults, especially those 65 and up, manage their chronic pain better by using information they provide to create personalized care plans, making sure their needs are met while also keeping them safe from opioid addiction.
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Investigating brain health and caregiver impacts in Veterans
This study is looking at how brain health problems, like traumatic brain injury, affect Veterans with multiple health issues and how caring for them impacts their caregivers, all to help improve care and support for everyone involved.
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Computer-guided ablation for atypical left atrial flutter
This work uses your heart MRI and a personalized computer model to help doctors find and target the abnormal flutter circuit in people who develop left atrial flutter after prior atrial fibrillation ablation.
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Lowering long-term opioid use after community surgery using a transitional pain service
This project uses a virtual transitional pain team to help Veterans who have surgery at non-VA hospitals avoid becoming long-term opioid users.
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Helping dialysis fistulas heal and open better in older adults
This research looks at why dialysis fistulas often don't grow enough in people with kidney failure, especially older adults, and explores ways to help them open and work better.
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Using wearable sensors to monitor heart failure and improve patient outcomes
This study is testing a new way to help people with heart failure by using small, wearable sensors that track their health from home, making it easier to catch problems early and avoid hospital visits, while also looking at how patients and doctors feel about this new technology.
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Treating bladder cancer with ARID1A gene changes
This project will develop new treatment approaches for people with bladder cancer whose tumors have changes in the ARID1A gene.
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Investigating the long-term effects of brain injuries in military personnel.
This study is looking at how mild traumatic brain injuries affect veterans and active military members over time, and it aims to gather information that can help improve how these injuries are diagnosed and treated.
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Understanding long-term effects of brain injuries in veterans
This study looks at how mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) affect Post-9/11 veterans over time, especially in relation to other health issues like mental health problems and chronic pain, to help improve care for those who have served.
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Differences in immune cell behavior in asthma between men and women
This study is looking at how certain immune cells act differently in men and women with asthma, especially focusing on how sex hormones might affect asthma severity, to help find better treatments for women Veterans who often experience more severe asthma symptoms.
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Investigating the long-term effects of brain injuries in military personnel
This study is looking at how mild traumatic brain injuries affect veterans and service members over time, using special brain imaging to find clues that could help with diagnosis and treatment, all while working with a team of experts to better understand brain health in military folks.
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RAGE–SIRT1 medicines to help dialysis fistulas mature
This project looks at whether drugs that block RAGE or boost SIRT1 can help newly created dialysis arteriovenous fistulas mature and stay open for people who need hemodialysis.
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Screening for advanced above‑elbow prosthetic options
This project compares people with above‑elbow amputation who use bone‑anchored (osseointegrated) prostheses to those who use socket prostheses to learn about comfort, movement, and satisfaction.
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Kidney-made aldosterone and its effect on high blood pressure and kidney damage
This project looks at whether aldosterone produced inside the kidney makes blood pressure worse and causes kidney damage for people with hypertension and kidney disease.
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AI-assisted imaging to characterize high-risk cerebrovascular plaque
AIM to use artificial intelligence to better image and analyze vessel walls in the brain and neck to find plaques that could trigger stroke, helping veterans and others at risk.
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Improving patient-centered care for opioid use disorder
This work will create patient-focused measures to help Veterans with opioid use disorder start and stay on life-saving medications like buprenorphine.
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Investigating how lipid mediators affect kidney function and blood pressure regulation
This study is looking at how certain substances in the body, called prostaglandins, affect kidney function and blood pressure, with the goal of finding better ways to help people with chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure.
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Improving blood pressure control for minority veterans
This study is working to help veterans from different racial and ethnic backgrounds manage their blood pressure better by using a special plan that focuses on personalized care and teamwork, aiming to improve their heart health and overall well-being.
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Improving pneumonia care by learning from pandemic practices
This study is looking at how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way pneumonia is treated, with the goal of finding better ways to help patients by using health records and feedback from healthcare providers.
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Measuring myelin damage in the brain and spinal cord in multiple sclerosis
This study is looking at how advanced MRI scans can help us see different types of damage in the brains and spinal cords of people with multiple sclerosis, which could lead to better ways to track the disease and improve treatments.
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Using computer models to improve treatment for atrial flutter after ablation
This study is looking at how to make treatments better for people with atypical left atrial flutter, a heart rhythm issue that can happen after they’ve had a procedure for atrial fibrillation, by using special computer models based on MRI scans to understand their heart better and improve their care.
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Improving the longevity of devices that connect to the body through the skin
This study is looking at how a special coating can help dental implants and hearing aids heal better in your body, making them last longer and reducing the chances of problems like infections.
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Using fluoridated scaffolds to heal large bone injuries
This study is testing a new type of bone graft made from special materials to help people heal from serious bone injuries when other treatments might not work well, and it aims to see how well these grafts support new bone growth over three months.
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Investigating heart recovery in patients with diabetes and heart failure
This study is looking at how heart function can get better in people with diabetes and heart failure who are using a special heart pump, and it aims to find out how different levels of diabetes control affect their recovery.
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Investigating how blood flow affects exercise in heart failure patients
This study is looking at how certain blood vessel responses affect blood flow to muscles when people with heart failure (HFpEF) exercise, with the goal of finding ways to help them feel better and exercise more easily.
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