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Clinical trials and research at VA Western New York Healthcare System
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 21 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 (21)
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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Problem-Solving Training for Concussion for Veterans with mTBI and Mental Health Symptoms
A brief, skills-focused program to help veterans with mild traumatic brain injury and co-occurring mental health symptoms recover better in everyday life.
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Preventing and Reversing Interstitial Fibrosis in HFpEF
Aimed at aging veterans, this effort seeks to understand and tackle the heart condition HFpEF by studying how fibrosis and inflammation contribute to heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
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Brief problem-solving therapy to help veterans recover after concussion
A short, easy-to-access problem-solving program to help veterans with concussion plus mental health symptoms improve thinking, mood, and daily functioning.
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Ribozyme treatment to reduce toxic retinal pigments in dry macular degeneration
This project will develop a ribozyme treatment to break down toxic pigments in the retina and help protect vision for people with dry age-related and juvenile macular degeneration.
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Exosome therapy to protect the heart after a heart attack
Engineered cell-derived exosomes are being developed to carry protective molecules to heart cells after a heart attack to limit damage and improve recovery.
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Protecting vision after eye or brain injuries and in a hereditary retinal condition
Working to find drug treatments that protect or slow vision loss after traumatic eye or brain injuries and in a genetic form of retinitis pigmentosa (RP59).
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Comparing a sleep medication and therapy for Veterans with PTSD and insomnia
This study is looking at whether a sleep medication called eszopiclone or short therapy sessions can help Veterans with PTSD sleep better and stick to using their CPAP machines, so they can feel more rested and improve their overall well-being.
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How loss of ADNP and immune signals may drive Alzheimer's
Researchers are looking at whether loss of a brain protein called ADNP together with overactive immune signals cause loss of brain connections and memory problems in people with Alzheimer's.
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A new approach to treat dry age-related macular degeneration
This study is exploring a new treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration and juvenile macular degeneration by using special tools to help clear out harmful substances in the eye, with the hope of protecting and improving vision for those affected.
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Stopping and reversing heart scarring in HFpEF
This project tests ways to prevent and reverse the scarring that stiffens the heart in people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).
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Understanding how repeated stretching affects heart stiffness in patients with chronic coronary artery disease.
This study is looking at how heart stiffness affects Veterans with heart failure and preserved ejection fraction, especially how stretching of the heart muscle from long-term heart issues can make breathing harder, with the goal of finding new ways to help improve their symptoms.
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A new treatment approach for advanced prostate cancer using specialized nanoparticles
This study is testing a new type of tiny particle that can help deliver cancer treatment directly to tumors in men with advanced prostate cancer, aiming to make the treatment work better and cause fewer side effects.
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Investigating how immune cells in the lungs contribute to respiratory issues in Gulf War veterans
This study is looking at how certain immune cells in the lungs of Gulf War veterans might be affecting their breathing problems and inflammation, hoping to find out more about what causes these issues so that we can better understand and help those who served.
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Training to help veterans recover from concussions
This study is testing a new, easy-to-use program called Problem-Solving Training for Concussion to help veterans recover better from concussions and the mental health issues that often come with them.
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Understanding injuries to the corneal endothelium from blast exposure
This study looks at how injuries to the inner layer of the eye, especially from blasts, can impact vision and eye health in veterans, and it aims to find ways to protect these important cells and improve treatments for anyone affected.
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Improving heart repair after a heart attack using specialized exosomes
This study is looking at how special tiny particles called exosomes can help heal the heart after a heart attack by delivering helpful materials to damaged heart cells, and it’s designed for people who have experienced heart damage.
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Investigating eye injuries and vision loss in veterans
This study is looking at how eye injuries affect vision in veterans from recent conflicts and aims to find ways to help prevent or slow down vision loss, while also exploring genetic eye conditions like retinitis pigmentosa.
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Exploring a new target for antibiotics against drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii
This study is looking at a special protein called PBP 7/8 to see if it can help create new antibiotics to fight Acinetobacter baumannii, a tough germ that can cause serious infections in people with weak immune systems.
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Investigating the mechanisms behind Alzheimer's disease in veterans
This study is looking at how Alzheimer's disease affects the brain, especially in veterans, by examining brain tissue after death to find out which genes and proteins are different in people with the disease, with the hope of discovering new ways to help improve memory and thinking skills.
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Short cognitive therapy for chronic pain in veterans
This study is testing a short and friendly version of therapy to help veterans with chronic pain feel better and manage their pain more effectively, all in just six easy sessions at their doctor's office.
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Exploring how blast exposure affects tinnitus and memory problems in veterans
This study is looking at how tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, might affect memory in veterans who have been exposed to blasts, and it hopes to find ways to help improve both tinnitus and memory problems.
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