Clinical trials
Veteran clinical trials
Below are recruiting veteran clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 298 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05868421Recruiting
Veteran coaching with a trusted person to quit smoking
This study tests whether involving a supportive family member or friend can help a veteran use smoking-quit treatment more effectively. If you’ve smoked recently and can name a trusted contact who will join, you may be able to participate.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05493241Recruiting
Behavior therapy to help older veterans stay independent
This study tests a behavior-change program (called Behavioral Activation) to help older veterans keep their independence and daily functioning. It may help if you’re at risk of getting weaker or less able to do everyday activities.
Bedford, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT04004286Recruiting
Pain registry and blood sample biobank for eligible service members
This trial is building a pain registry biobank to learn more about pain and how different people experience it. If you’re eligible for care in the Military Healthcare System and can consent, you may be able to contribute your information for future research.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT03883022Recruiting
Vancomycin powder plus bone graft to prevent spine surgery infection
This trial tests whether placing vancomycin powder and your own bone graft during spine fusion surgery can lower the chance of infection after surgery. It’s meant for people having instrumented spine fusion after other treatments haven’t helped.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT04140578RecruitingPhase 4
Antibiotic prevention for certain liver disease patients
This trial tests whether taking preventive antibiotics can help people with certain liver conditions avoid infections after an endoscopy-related procedure. It may reduce infection risk, but it also requires that you have no signs of infection and haven’t recently taken antibiotics.
TaipeiAges 20–85 - NCT05102968Recruiting
App-based home rehab after shoulder arthroscopy
This study tests whether using a communication app to help you do home rehabilitation after arthroscopic shoulder surgery improves recovery and function. If you have a small to medium full-thickness rotator cuff tear (or certain subscapularis tears) and can commit to follow-up for two years, you may be eligible.
Kaohsiung CityAges 20–70 - NCT05778552Recruiting
Home pelvic floor training follow-up for bladder and pelvic support issues
This study checks how well a home-based pelvic muscle training program works over the medium and long term for people with stress urine leakage and pelvic support problems. It may help you learn whether this at-home exercise plan improves bladder control and comfort over time.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06111833Recruiting
Improving Diagnosis and Care for MODY Diabetes
This study looks for a type of diabetes called MODY that runs in families. It aims to improve diagnosis and treatment for people diagnosed with diabetes at a young age.
TaichungAges 18 years+ - NCT06187454Recruiting
Brain stimulation for depression
This trial tests if a gentle brain stimulation called tDCS can help people with depression who haven't gotten better from antidepressants. It uses a small current on the scalp to try to improve mood.
TaipeiAges 60 years+ - NCT07872839Enrolling by invitation
Study of arm muscle activity in spinal cord injury
This study looks at how arm muscles work together in people with spinal cord injury. It involves mild electrical stimulation to help understand muscle control, which may lead to better treatments.
TaipeiAges 20–65 - NCT06109155RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing medications to reduce bleeding in heart surgery
This trial tests two medicines—ACT (a blood thinner) and tranexamic acid (a medicine to reduce bleeding)—to see which is better at controlling bleeding during heart surgery. It is for adults having planned heart surgery with a heart-lung machine.
TaichungAges 18 years+ - NCT06280443Recruiting
Frailty and muscle loss in chronic lung disease
This study looks at people with COPD or ILD who also show signs of frailty. It aims to understand how frailty and muscle loss (sarcopenia) affect their care and use of medical resources over time.
TaichungAges 20 years+ - NCT05625633RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
HPV vaccine vs placebo for stubborn skin warts
This study tests whether an HPV vaccine can help shrink or clear cutaneous (skin) warts that have not responded to prior treatments. Participants get the study vaccine or a placebo to compare results and safety.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT06394284RecruitingPhase 3
MDMA therapy for PTSD in male Israeli veterans
This study tests whether MDMA (the drug in Ecstasy) can help male Israeli veterans with PTSD feel better, especially if their symptoms are related to moral injury. It involves therapy sessions and monitoring to see how the drug affects your brain and emotions.
JerusalemAges Any age - NCT07849465RecruitingPhase 2
Oxygen therapy for veterans with brain injury and lasting symptoms
This study tests whether breathing high-pressure oxygen (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) can help veterans who have had a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and are dealing with ongoing issues like memory or concentration problems. It also looks at whether this treatment affects certain markers in the blood that may relate to brain health.
Boise, IdahoAges 18–75 - NCT07838519Enrolling by invitation
Personalized lung cancer screening for veterans
This study tests a personalized approach to help veterans decide if lung cancer screening is right for them. It aims to improve early detection by considering each person's unique risk factors, such as smoking history, military exposures, and lung health.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 50–80 - NCT06476470Recruiting
Taiwan ILD registry for understanding lung disease
This registry is gathering information from people with different types of interstitial lung disease (ILD) across Taiwan. It aims to better understand the disease and improve future care.
TaichungAges 18 years+ - NCT07804199Recruiting
Ear nerve stimulation for knee osteoarthritis pain in veterans
This study tests whether a small device that stimulates a nerve in your ear can help reduce knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. If you join, you'll be asked to stop taking your current knee pain medicines during the trial, but you can use a safe rescue medicine (acetaminophen/paracetamol) if needed.
Decatur, GeorgiaAges 45–75 - NCT07796074RecruitingPhase 2
Nerve block injection for veterans with headache after head injury
This trial tests a nerve block injection to see if it can reduce headaches in veterans who have had a head injury and continue to have headaches for at least three months. It may offer a new way to help manage persistent post-injury headaches.
West Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07776600Recruiting
Pain coaching by text or phone for veterans
This study tests a text or phone chatbot that offers pain coaching to veterans with chronic pain. It may help you manage your pain and avoid extra clinic visits.
Augusta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06566976Recruiting
Exercise before and after stent for PAD
This study tests a program of exercise before and after a stent procedure for people with peripheral artery disease who have leg pain while walking. The goal is to see if this helps improve walking ability and recovery.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06128772Recruiting
Acupuncture study for chronic pain
This study tests if battlefield acupuncture, a specific type of ear acupuncture using tiny needles or tacks, can help veterans with chronic pain. It may be a good option if you have a history of substance use disorder and are interested in a non-drug approach to pain relief over 16 weeks.
Bedford, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07761377Recruiting
Using AI to spot lung scarring on CT scans
This study tests whether an AI tool can correctly find lung scarring (pulmonary fibrosis) on CT scans as well as doctors do. The results could lead to faster, more consistent detection of this condition.
TaichungAges 20 years+ - NCT07756723RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Comparing PTSD treatments for veterans with substance use
This study compares two proven treatments for veterans who have both PTSD and substance use problems. It aims to find which treatment works best to help with trauma recovery.
Coatesville, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for veteran?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 298 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.