Clinical trials
Veteran clinical trials
Below are recruiting veteran clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 300 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04047992Recruiting
Training seated balance with the Indego leg device
This study tests whether using the Indego device can improve balance and movement for people with spinal cord injury (SCI). You would practice standing or balance tasks with the device if you meet the safety and fit requirements.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 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 - NCT04179981Recruiting
CPAP treatment effects in older COPD and sleep apnea patients
This study looks at whether using positive airway pressure (often called CPAP) improves health outcomes in older adults who have both COPD and obstructive sleep apnea. It may help find ways to reduce symptoms and complications from “overlap” breathing problems.
Detroit, MichiganAges 60 years+ - NCT04180930Recruiting
Comparing two PTSD screening tests
This study compares two different questionnaires doctors use to assess PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) symptoms. If you’ve had a traumatic event and currently have PTSD symptoms, it may help improve how PTSD is identified in active-duty service members and veterans.
Honolulu, HawaiiAges 18 years+ - NCT04366531Recruiting
START-VETS support after prison for veterans
This study is looking at tools to help veterans who recently left prison successfully transition back into everyday life, especially when they have mental health and/or substance use concerns. It may help by teaching practical support and coping strategies during reintegration.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04452500RecruitingPhase 2
Study drug for PTSD symptoms in Veterans
This trial tests a study medicine that blocks the effects of cortisol (a stress hormone) to reduce PTSD symptoms in Veterans. It’s meant for people with ongoing PTSD symptoms and stable treatments, and it closely checks safety because the medicine can affect sleep, mood, and heart rhythm.
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaAges 18–69 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT04987775RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Study of NAC for Gulf War illness in veterans
This early-stage study tests the treatment called NAC to understand how it may work in veterans with Gulf War illness–related symptoms like fatigue and brain/mood changes. It also looks at “mechanisms,” meaning what’s happening in the body and brain while you’re in the study.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 47–70 - 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 - NCT05156112Recruiting
PAP breathing treatment for veterans with PTSD and substance use
This trial studies whether using a PAP breathing device (a machine that helps keep airways open during sleep) can help veterans who have PTSD and a substance use disorder while they receive residential treatment. It’s specifically for people with obstructive sleep apnea and aims to see if this treatment is safe and helpful during recovery.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 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 - NCT05176392Recruiting
Stimulation treatment plus therapy for post-injury headaches
This study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment combined with therapy can reduce long-lasting headaches after a mild brain injury. You might be a good candidate if your headaches started after the injury and have continued for months.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT05194098Recruiting
EEG and brain stimulation study for depression reward symptoms
This study uses non-invasive brain stimulation (like TMS) and EEG brain recordings to measure how the brain’s “reward” system works in people with major depression. It may help researchers understand which stimulation approaches best affect depression-related reward processing.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT05220202Recruiting
Program for older vets with pain and depression
This trial tests a non-medicine (non-pharmacologic) home program to help older Veterans manage musculoskeletal pain and depressive symptoms at the same time. You may be assigned to one of two approaches, and you’ll need to be able to take part from home.
Dallas, TexasAges 60–99 - NCT05225233Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus training to help reduce impulsive eating and weight
This study tests whether a brain stimulation method (tDCS) combined with cognitive training can reduce impulsivity around food and improve weight in Veterans with obesity. You would join a MOVE! weight program and complete study procedures to see whether this approach helps.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–80 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT05304104Recruiting
Eating disorder care program for vets with binge problems
This trial looks at how to build a more fair and easy-to-access system of care for eating disorders within the VA and related groups. You may be able to take part if you are a VA user and have bulimia or binge eating, and can safely complete surveys and treatment planning.
West Haven, ConnecticutAges 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for veteran?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 300 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.