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Clinical trials and research at Veterans Health Administration
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 397 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.
- 397NIH research projects
NIH-funded research (newest 40 of 397)
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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Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation for PTSD in Veterans
A non-invasive device gently stimulates the vagus nerve to help reduce PTSD symptoms in veterans.
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Biomechanical check of a caregiver transfer technique tool
This grant tests a quick, objective way to measure how well informal caregivers transfer a person, with the goal of reducing caregiver and care recipient injuries.
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Genetic vulnerabilities exposed by beta-lactamase overexpression in Acinetobacter baumannii
A funded NIH project explores how overproducing certain enzymes in the bacteria Acinetobacter baumannii may reveal new weaknesses that could lead to better treatments for this dangerous, drug-resistant infection.
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Airway protection gone wrong in COPD
A long-running NIH project is exploring how defects in the small airways’ immune protection contribute to COPD progression and lung damage.
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Neural Circuitry Resilience in Psychotic Disorders
Researchers are using ultra-high-field brain scans to understand how brain networks in people with schizophrenia adapt over time, with the goal of finding new ways to improve thinking and daily functioning.
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Tools to recreate deployment-related airborne exposures affecting veterans' lungs
This project will set up lab equipment to recreate burn pit and other deployment airborne exposures so researchers can understand how they harm veterans' lungs and other organs.
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Ketamine-assisted care plan to help Veterans with chronic back pain and depression
A program for Veterans with chronic low back pain and depression that uses ketamine infusions followed by a brief narrative therapy to sustain relief from pain and mood improvement.
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How head injury affects the heart and blood vessels
This project aims to find out whether traumatic brain injuries make people more likely to develop hardened arteries and heart problems, especially among veterans.
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How head injuries affect the heart and blood vessels
This project is looking at whether past traumatic brain injuries cause changes in blood vessels and raise the risk of heart disease for people who have had head injuries.
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Boosting self-care and physical activity for older adults with chronic kidney disease
This program helps older adults with chronic kidney disease build the skills, confidence, and motivation to be more physically active.
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Stronger family involvement in VA intensive care units
Making VA ICUs more welcoming to families and helping family members take part in care for Veterans with serious illness.
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Virtual Hope Box ease: a smartphone support for high-risk veterans after discharge
A mobile app-based program aims to reduce suicide attempts in veterans recently discharged from inpatient care by enhancing coping tools and connections.
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How head injuries affect Parkinson's over time
Researchers will follow people with Parkinson's disease to learn how past mild-to-moderate head injuries relate to thinking, mood, movement, brain changes, and quality of life.
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Creative Art Teletherapy for Veterans With PTSD
A teletherapy program called ART-VET is being studied to help veterans with PTSD feel better and stay in treatment.
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How stress and bodily signals affect brain aging after brain injury in veterans
This project will study how chronic stress and body signals relate to thinking and memory in older veterans who have had traumatic brain injuries.
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Better ways to identify types of sudden kidney injury in U.S. Veterans
Researchers are looking for genetic and health patterns that define different types of sudden severe kidney injury in Veterans to help guide future care.
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Advanced changes in NOTCH3 and brain blood vessel disease
Researchers are studying how changes in NOTCH3 contribute to brain blood vessel problems that worsen dementia in veterans.
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Active cycling program to support vision and daily living in Veterans with AMD
A 6-month online group spin cycling program is tested to help Veterans with age-related macular degeneration maintain vision and improve daily functioning.
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Personalized Lung Cancer Screening for Veterans
Aimed at improving who gets screened and how lung cancer is diagnosed among Veterans using personalized tools.
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Blocking NOX4 to reduce muscle scarring after spinal cord injury
A drug that blocks the NOX4 enzyme to lower muscle scarring and help people with spinal cord injuries regain muscle strength.
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Brain rehabilitation center focused on helping Veterans recover from brain injuries
A Veterans Administration program aims to improve thinking, movement, and mental health after brain injuries by using targeted exercises and non-invasive brain stimulation to help the brain relearn new skills.
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Center for Visual and Brain Rehab for Veterans
A VA center is working to help Veterans with visual and cognitive problems improve daily life through evidence-based rehabilitation.
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A connected home exercise system for wheelchair users
A home-based, socially connected exercise option designed for veterans who use wheelchairs to help them stay active and build cardiovascular fitness.
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New transradial socket and harness design to improve comfort and use for veterans
A new socket and harness system (K-Socket-Harness) is being developed and tested to fit better and feel more comfortable for veterans with transradial amputations.
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Auricular nerve stimulation for fibromyalgia in veterans
Aurasicular nerve stimulation therapy is being tested in veterans with fibromyalgia to see if it reduces pain and improves function compared to a sham treatment.
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Improving reaching and arm movement after stroke with brain stimulation and practice
This project will use targeted, movement-timed brain stimulation together with reaching practice to help people who have had a stroke regain arm movement.
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BVES protein in colorectal cancer: stopping tumor spread by stabilizing cell junctions
This grant explores how BVES, a protein at cell junctions, prevents colorectal cancer cells from becoming more aggressive and how restoring BVES could lead to new ways to stop tumor growth.
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Targeting new molecular pathways to improve brain health after chronic reduced blood flow
A lab-led project tests new molecular targets to protect brain blood vessels and improve thinking skills in people affected by vascular brain injury due to long-term low blood flow.
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Feasibility of using PET to track brain inflammation after traumatic brain injury
This grant test uses PET imaging in rats to see if chronic brain inflammation after TBI can be tracked, and it also explores whether methylphenidate could boost brain signaling pathways.
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Stem cells to the retina: METTL3 at the crossroads of RNA marks and gene control
Aims to unlock new ways to repair vision by guiding stem cells to become retinal cells and exploring RNA biology in eye diseases that affect veterans.
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Nitrated oleic acid helps brain blood vessels grow and aid recovery after stroke
A study exploring a natural compound (OA-NO2) that may boost new blood vessel growth and improve long-term recovery after an ischemic stroke, with patients who have experienced stroke in mind.
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New approach to treating castration-resistant prostate cancer
A researcher is exploring a new mechanism that could be targeted to treat castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC), especially in veterans, by understanding how certain signaling pathways drive resistance to current therapies.
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Understanding how Helicobacter pylori causes disease and how to block it
Scientists are studying how the stomach-dwelling bacteria H. pylori causes illness and how to stop it from using its outer proteins to grab nutrients.
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Backward Walking Therapy After Stroke to Improve Walking and Balance
A study tests whether different amounts of backward walking training can help people after a stroke walk faster, balance better, and reduce fall risk.
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Understanding why extra bone forms after injuries and surgeries
Researchers are studying how and why abnormal bone grows in soft tissues after injuries or surgeries, with a focus on Veterans who face higher risk.
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How amyloid affects pancreatic cells in type 2 diabetes
This project looks at how tiny protein clumps in the pancreas may harm the cells that control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
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Natriuretic peptide clearance receptor and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
A study exploring a potential new target to help people with HFpEF, aiming to improve heart function and energy use in the heart.
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Care options for Veterans on long-term opioids who are misusing their medicine
This project compares buprenorphine and other treatment approaches to help Veterans on long-term opioid prescriptions who are misusing their medications reduce harms and manage pain better.
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Keeping older Veterans' chronic care on track during COVID-19 with VA outpatient and home/community supports
This project looks at whether VA office visits, phone/video care, and home/community services helped older Veterans with chronic conditions avoid worsening health and hospital stays during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Noninvasive gamma flicker to help Alzheimer’s disease pathways in a female-model study
A research project tests a noninvasive light/sound therapy to potentially slow Alzheimer’s-related brain changes in a female mouse model that mimics human disease.
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