Clinical trials: sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development
Suicide, Secure Firearm Storage
Reducing Firearm Suicide Among Veterans: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Peer-Delivered Lethal Means Counseling
Suicide prevention is a top priority for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), with a major emphasis on developing innovative and effective ways to prevent firearm suicide.
- Trial name
- NCT07033884
- Testing
- Peer Engagement and Exploration of Responsibility and Safety, Active Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
PTSD, mTBI
Vagal Nerve Stimulation in mTBI
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are important conditions for the Veterans Administration (VA) that frequently occur together in combat Veterans from the conflicts in Afghanistan and…
- Trial name
- VNS mTBI (NCT04437498)
- Testing
- nVNS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Spinal Cord Injury, Pressure Injury
Implementing a Decision Support Tool to Prevent Community-Acquired Pressure Injury in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) in the Spinal Cord Injury Clinic
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a permanent condition affecting every aspect of life including health, daily activities, and participation and quality of life.
- Trial name
- CAPP-FIT (NCT06529094)
- Testing
- Provider training, CAPP-FIT intervention with RA facilitation, CAPP-FIT implementation during maintenance phase
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 808 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Spinal Cord Injury, Paralysis
A Neuroprosthesis for Seated Posture and Balance
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a surgically implanted functional electrical stimulation (FES) system to facilitate stability of the trunk and hips.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Paralysis, Tetraplegia, Paraplegia
- Trial name
- Trunk Protocol (NCT01474148)
- Testing
- IRS-8 (8-Channel implanted stimulator-telemeter)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Criminal Behavior, Criminal Recidivism
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Justice-Involved Veterans
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Justice-Involved Veterans (DBT-J) is a comprehensive, integrative program distinctively designed to address the range of mental health, substance use, case management, and legal needs of Veterans…
- Conditions
- Criminal Behavior, Criminal Recidivism, Psychosocial Functioning
- Trial name
- NCT05974553
- Testing
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Justice-Involved Veterans, Supportive Group Psychotherapy for Justice-Involved Veterans
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 215 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Lower Extremity Amputee, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Functional and Neuroprotective Effects of Restoring Lower Limb Sensation After Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of providing sensation of the missing limb to individuals with above and below the knee limb loss.
- Trial name
- NCT04658693
- Testing
- Implanted Multi contact stimulating electrode and intramuscular electromyography recording electrode
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Chronic Kidney Disease
Patient-driven Management of BP in CKD
The proposed research will evaluate if patients managing their blood pressure medications under the guidance of a clinical pharmacist works better to lower blood pressure than patients monitoring their blood pressure at home and…
- Trial name
- NCT05546099
- Testing
- Self-management of BP medications, Self-monitoring of home BP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
Transcutaneous Vagal Nerve Stimulation in Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
This study effects the effects of transcutaneous cervical vagal nerve stimulation (tcVNS) or a sham control on brain, physiology, and PTSD symptoms in Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Trial name
- VNS in PTSD (NCT05517304)
- Testing
- tcVNS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Alcohol Use and Intimate Partner Violence
Adjunctive Motivational Alcohol Intervention to Prevent IPV
This is a study to provide much-needed experimental data on the efficacy of a brief alcohol Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) pre-group intervention for Veterans receiving group treatment for IPV perpetration.
- Trial name
- MET-SAH (NCT05287711)
- Testing
- Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Alcohol Education Control, Treatment as Usual
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Sleep, Participation
I-SLEPT: Integrated Sleep and Life Engagement Program for Transitions
Sleep is essential to functional recovery in inpatient medical settings; however, sleep is likely to be disrupted during rehabilitation and hospital admissions.
- Trial name
- I-SLEPT (NCT07317336)
- Testing
- I-SLEPT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Major Depression
Psilocybin Intervention for Veterans Overcoming Treatment-Resistant Depression
The purpose of this multi-site randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the efficacy and risks of psilocybin for the treatment of depression in U.S.
- Trial name
- PIVOT (NCT07226232)
- Testing
- Psilocybin
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Lung Neoplasm
Veterans Affairs Lung Cancer Surgery Or Stereotactic Radiotherapy
Patients with stage I non-small cell lung cancer have been historically treated with surgery whenever they are fit for an operation.
- Trial name
- VALOR (NCT02984761)
- Testing
- Stereotactic Radiotherapy, Anatomic Pulmonary Resection
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 670 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Obesity
tDCS With Cognitive Training to Reduce Impulsivity and Weight in Veterans With Obesity
The purpose of this study is to investigate if transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can increase the effectiveness of cognitive training to reduce impulsivity in individuals with obesity, and to evaluate weight change…
- Trial name
- NCT05225233
- Testing
- Active Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Fibromyalgia
Relationships of Affect and Neuroinflammation With Clinical Pain in Veterans With Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain condition that disproportionately impacts Veterans. Individuals diagnosed with FM patients experience lower self-esteem and positive affect, as well as greater levels of depression, anxiety…
- Trial name
- RAN (NCT06574165)
- Testing
- Moderate Intensity Continuous Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Obesity, Vascular Health
Arterial Destiffening Effects of SGLT2 Inhibition in Veterans With Obesity
The study will assign participants to take either the medication, empagliflozin or a placebo for 12 weeks. The goal of the study is to determine the effects of empagliflozin on arterial health in Veterans with obesity.
- Trial name
- EMPA (NCT06745063)
- Testing
- Empagliflozin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Dementia, Cancer
Using Community Health Workers to Support Rural Care Partners of Seriously Ill Older Veterans
The investigators aim to support care partner's well-being and satisfaction with VA care and decrease their work burden by offering extra support from a trained Community Health Worker who will help connect the care partner to…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Cancer, Renal Disease, Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Trial name
- PATH (NCT06963970)
- Testing
- Remote Community Health Worker support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 480 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Insomnia Disorder, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Sleep MAPP in the Polytrauma/TBI System of Care
This pilot implementation trial will evaluate the Sleep Disorder Management Assistance for Providers and Patients (Sleep MAPP) Care Pathway in one Veterans Health Administration Polytrauma/TBI System of Care clinic.
- Trial name
- Sleep MAPP (NCT07886398)
- Testing
- Sleep MAPP Care Pathway
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 900 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Gout, Gouty Arthritis
Pharmacist-Led Treat-to-Target Urate Lowering Therapy in Patients With Gout
This study will compare two different approaches to manage medications that lower uric acid levels. This study will be conducted at five VA medical centers across the United States and will take 4-5 years to complete.
- Trial name
- Pham-UP (NCT06887452)
- Testing
- Pharmacist-Led
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 310 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
TBI, Cognitive Dysfunction
Strengthening Neuro-Cognitive Skills for Success in School, Work and Beyond
For many Veterans, success in achieving goals at work, school and in other aspects of life are top priorities. The abilities to regulate attention, remember key information, and stay calm and on track are fundamental to this…
- Trial name
- NCT04109027
- Testing
- BrainStrong-BSR, BrainStrong-OPT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Prostate Cancer
Veteran Peer Navigators to Promote Shared Decision Making for PSA Screening
The project will investigate the efficacy of a Veteran-peer-navigator-led decision coaching (PDC) program to promote Shared Decision Making (SDM) for prostate cancer screening among Veterans at the Veterans Health Administration…
- Trial name
- NCT06549036
- Testing
- Veteran Peer Decision Coaching Session for PSA Screening
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 228 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development