Clinical trials: Gulf War
Gulf War Veteran's Illness
Novel Interventions for GWVI
The primary aim of this study was to examine the beneficial effects of two novel treatments for Gulf War Veteran's Illness (Tai Chi and Wellness intervention) and to establish the efficacy of these mind-body approaches to symptom…
- Trial name
- NIGWVI (NCT02661997)
- Testing
- Tai Chi Intervention, Wellness Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Gulf War Illness, Chronic Fatigue
Coenzyme Q10 Phase III Trial in Gulf War Illness
The primary objective of this clinical trial is to determine if treatment with ubiquinol, a form of coenzyme Q10, improves the physical function of men and women Veterans suffering from Gulf War Illness (GWI).
- Conditions
- Gulf War Illness, Chronic Fatigue, Ubiquinol, Coenzyme Q10
- Trial name
- NCT02865460
- Testing
- Ubiquinol
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Gulf War Syndrome
Assessing Neuroinflammation in GWI Using MRS
The primary aim of this study is to determine if Gulf War Illness (GWI) likely involves neuroinflammation. The investigators hypothesize that GWI involves neuroinflammation.
- Trial name
- NCT04638998
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic Imaging, Blood draw
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Impact of Exercise Training on Pain and Brain Function in Gulf War Veterans
This study is intended to test the influence of weight training on physical symptoms, physical activity and brain structure and function in Gulf War Veterans with chronic widespread muscle pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01350492
- Testing
- Resistance Exercise Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Gulf War Illness
Gulf War Illness: Evaluation of an Innovative Detoxification Program
Gulf War illness is found in about one fourth of veterans of the 1990-1991 Gulf War and is characterized by persistent memory and concentration problems, headaches, fatigue and muscle and joint pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01672710
- Testing
- plain crystalline niacin, exercise, sauna
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University at Albany
Gulf War Illness
Probiotic (VSL #3) for Gulf War Illness
The overall objective is to determine whether VSL #3 will improve 1) intestinal symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and 2) non-intestinal symptoms (fatigue, joint pain, insomnia, general stiffness and headache) associated…
- Trial name
- NCT02011542
- Testing
- VSL#3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Apnea, Sleep, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Sleep Disordered Breathing in Gulf War Illness and the Effect of Nasal CPAP Treatment
The purpose of this study is to determine any sleep disordered breathing in veterans with Gulf War Syndrome (GWS) and compare it to healthy normal asymptomatic Gulf War veterans.
- Trial name
- NCT00252629
- Testing
- Nasal CPAP treatment during sleep
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Chronic Pain, PTSD
Management of Chronic Pain and PTSD in Gulf War Veterans With tDCS+Prolonged Exposure
Gulf War Veterans (a DoD/VA defined service era corresponding to the first Gulf War under operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield 1990-1991), especially those who present with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), are…
- Trial name
- NCT04236284
- Testing
- Home-based tDCS, Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Insomnia
Predictors of Response to Insomnia Treatments for Gulf War Veterans
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of Behavioral Therapy (BT) and Cognitive Therapy (CT) in Gulf War Veterans with insomnia. The Primary Outcome measure is the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI).
- Trial name
- NCT03208049
- Testing
- Behavioral Therapy (BT), Cognitive Therapy (CT)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Persian Gulf Syndrome
Treatment Study of Carnosine Versus Placebo in Gulf War Illness (GWI)
The purpose of this study is to perform a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled, 12 week study of the effects of carnosine on cognitive, psychometric, autonomic, and muscle strength outcomes in 100 GWI subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT00810368
- Testing
- Carnosine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Georgetown University