Clinical trials
Veteran clinical trials
Below are recruiting veteran clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 297 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05491538Recruiting
Work-focused social skills training for veterans with mental illness
This study tests a program to help veterans with serious mental illness improve social skills for work and find jobs near the VA. It aims to see if the program is acceptable and feasible for participants.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05423158Recruiting
Virtual coaching to help veterans attend cardiac rehab
This study tests if virtual coaching can help more veterans attend cardiac rehabilitation at home. It is for veterans with heart conditions who have been referred to home-based cardiac rehab.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT05441280RecruitingPhase 2
Pimavanserin to improve sleep in veterans with PTSD
This Phase 2 trial studies pimavanserin, a medicine meant to improve insomnia, in veterans who also have PTSD. It may help reduce problems with falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early that affect daytime functioning.
Houston, TexasAges 18–64 - NCT05433103Recruiting
Blood flow restriction training for veterans with multiple sclerosis
This trial tests whether a special exercise method that briefly limits blood flow to the legs can improve strength and walking ability in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). If you have walking limitations, it may help you build fitness with less heavy resistance training—but you must be able to safely use a pressure cuff during testing.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–75 - NCT05375812Recruiting
Deep health study of Gulf War veteran symptoms and brain-body changes
This study closely measures health, thinking, and body function in Gulf War veterans using detailed testing (including exercise testing and possibly brain scans). It aims to better understand what may be driving Gulf War illness and related symptoms, which could improve future care.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 48–70 - NCT05380050Recruiting
Comparing online and in-person memory training for veterans with mild brain injury and PTSD
This study compares two ways of delivering a memory and thinking skills program to veterans with both mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The goal is to see if doing the training online is as effective as doing it in person, which could make it easier for more veterans to get help.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 30–55 - NCT05396872Recruiting
Decision-making study about gene testing for advanced prostate cancer
This study looks at how Veterans with advanced prostate cancer make decisions about gene testing and possible targeted treatments, and how patients and caregivers understand the information. It may help by improving decision support for people facing germline and tumor testing choices.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05327504Recruiting
Writing therapy for PTSD and substance use in veterans
This study tests a structured “written exposure” therapy to help veterans with PTSD who also have a substance use disorder (SUD). It may help reduce PTSD symptoms while also supporting safer, more stable recovery.
West Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT05355272RecruitingPhase 2
Growth hormone treatment for Gulf War illness with low growth hormone
This Phase 2 study tests whether replacing growth hormone can improve symptoms in veterans with Gulf War Illness and adult growth hormone deficiency. It also checks that the treatment is safe for people with stable medications and hormone regimens.
Houston, TexasAges 18–64 - NCT05266976Recruiting
Exercise types and bone markers in healthy older veterans
This study compares different ways of exercising to see how they affect “bone-related” blood markers in older adults. It may help you and researchers understand which exercise patterns support healthy bones.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 60 years+ - NCT05288803Recruiting
Personalized rehab after knee replacement for veterans
This study tests a personalized rehabilitation program for veterans who have had a total knee replacement. It aims to improve recovery by tailoring therapy to each person's progress.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 40–90 - NCT05224440Recruiting
Program helping people near military discharge move to new cities
This program helps people who are about to transition out of the military get set up in selected cities. It’s likely meant to test whether moving plans and support during the transition work better when you go to one of the study cities.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05254431Recruiting
Exercise timing program for breathing trouble and sleep apnea
This trial tests whether doing exercise at set intervals can improve daily function in Veterans who have both COPD (lung disease) and OSA (sleep apnea). It may help you move and function better while managing symptoms from both conditions.
Salem, VirginiaAges Any age - NCT05240924Recruiting
Exposure therapy program for veterans with OCD and PTSD
This study tests whether a structured therapy approach called Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) can improve functioning in veterans with OCD, with or without PTSD. You may be eligible if you’re receiving care through certain VA clinics or telehealth hubs and are willing to take part in ERP.
East Orange, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT05157620Recruiting
Yoga and exercise program for veterans with severe mental illness
This trial tests an exercise and yoga-style wellness program to help veterans with severe mental health conditions feel and function better. It may help with symptoms and overall well-being, especially if your condition is currently stable.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–70 - NCT05189223Recruiting
Values coaching for veterans starting opioid addiction medicines
This study tests a brief “values-based” coaching/support session to help veterans adjust and stick with early treatment for opioid use disorder. It may help you feel more grounded and supported during the first months after starting medicines like buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone.
Bedford, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05194930Recruiting
Insomnia treatment study for Veterans with PTSD symptoms
This study tests treatments to help Veterans who have both PTSD symptoms and trouble sleeping (insomnia). You may be invited to try study procedures to see what helps insomnia and whether it also improves sleep-related well-being.
Sepulveda, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05156112Recruiting
Sleep apnea treatment for veterans with PTSD and substance use
This study tests whether treating sleep apnea with a breathing device during a residential program helps veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use problems. It aims to improve their recovery and quality of life.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04959695Recruiting
PE Coach app for veterans with PTSD therapy
This study tests whether a mobile app called “PE Coach” can support PTSD treatment (Prolonged Exposure therapy) for veterans. It may help you stay engaged with therapy sessions done in-person or by video/telehealth using a phone or tablet.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–65 - NCT04877093RecruitingPhase 3
Low-dose clonidine for PTSD nightmares in veterans
This Phase 3 study tests whether low-dose clonidine can reduce PTSD symptoms and especially nightmares in U.S. veterans. You’d be screened for PTSD severity and current treatments, then asked to visit the clinic as scheduled to see if the treatment helps.
Wauwatosa, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT04867317RecruitingPhase 3
Growth hormone treatment for veterans with mild traumatic brain injury and hormone deficiency
This study tests whether giving growth hormone, a natural substance that helps the body grow and repair tissues, can improve symptoms in veterans who have both a mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) and a deficiency in growth hormone. If you qualify, you may receive the treatment or a placebo (inactive shot), and the study will track your quality of life and symptoms over time.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 21–55 - NCT04787744RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Test standard prostate cancer treatment with or without targeted spot radiation
This study tests whether adding targeted local treatment (like radiation to a few spots seen on scans) improves outcomes for some people with limited (oligometastatic) prostate cancer. It compares standard systemic therapy alone versus standard therapy plus PET-scan–guided spot treatment.
Long Beach, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04731519Recruiting
Group treatment to help Veterans after a recent suicidal crisis
This trial studies a “recovery-oriented” group therapy for Veterans who had a suicide attempt or started planning within the last year. It aims to help reduce risk and improve coping and recovery after a post-acute suicidal episode.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04397159Recruiting
Exercise program to reduce tiredness in some kidney patients
This trial studies whether doing a combination exercise program can reduce “fatigability,” meaning feeling unusually tired or weak during activity, in Veterans with moderate-to-advanced chronic kidney disease. It also compares results with people without kidney disease and checks for safety, especially for heart and joint health.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 50–85
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for veteran?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 297 recruiting veteran studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a veteran trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a veteran trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.