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Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Birmingham
Claim this profileBirmingham, Alabama 35233
Global Leader in Lung Cancer
Conducts research for Leukemia
Conducts research for Prostate Cancer
Conducts research for Lymphoma
Conducts research for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
74 reported clinical trials
7 medical researchers
Summary
Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Birmingham is a medical facility located in Birmingham, Alabama. This center is recognized for care of Lung Cancer, Leukemia, Prostate Cancer, Lymphoma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and other specialties. Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Birmingham is involved with conducting 74 clinical trials across 134 conditions. There are 7 research doctors associated with this hospital, such as Devika G. Das, Chen Lin, MD, Louis J Dellitalia, MD, and Ripu Jindal, MD.Area of expertise
1Lung Cancer
Global LeaderStage IV
ROS1 positive
BRAF positive
2Leukemia
Top PIs
Devika G. DasVeterans Administration Medical Center - Birmingham3 years of reported clinical research
Studies Lung Cancer
Studies Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
5 reported clinical trials
13 drugs studied
Chen Lin, MDBirmingham VA Medical Center, Birmingham, AL3 years of reported clinical research
Studies Stroke
Studies Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
3 reported clinical trials
8 drugs studied
Louis J Dellitalia, MDBirmingham VA Medical Center, Birmingham, AL1 year of reported clinical research
Studies Heart Failure
Studies Hypertension
1 reported clinical trial
1 drug studied
Ripu Jindal, MDBirmingham VA Medical Center, Birmingham, AL4 years of reported clinical research
Studies Insomnia
1 reported clinical trial
4 drugs studied
Clinical Trials running at Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Birmingham
High Blood Pressure
Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease
Pneumonia
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Motor Skills
Fibromyalgia
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Neuroinflammatory Disease
Blood Pressure Treatment
for High Blood Pressure
Hypertension is a common and treatable disorder that remains the leading preventable cause of heart disease. Blood pressure treatment relies mainly on upper arm blood pressure readings and ignores blood vessel physiology and underlying individual genetic information. Older Veterans with hypertension are less likely to be treated to goal blood pressure because there are conflicting recommendations for what constitutes "optimal" in older adults. The investigators have developed a novel way to non-invasively assess the components of blood vessel stiffness that is related to blood pressure (load-dependent stiffness). This project will generate new knowledge about how different blood pressure treatment goals (intensive vs standard) impact different components of arterial stiffness and if these differences can be explained through genetic analysis. Results from this project will offer the VA an updated blueprint for personalizing blood pressure care in older adults, ultimately improving cardiovascular health.
Recruiting1 award N/A1 criteria
Allopurinol
for Resistant Hypertension
This trial tests if Allopurinol, a gout medication, can improve heart function and quality of life in African American Veterans with high blood pressure that doesn't respond well to typical treatments. The medication works by blocking an enzyme that contributes to heart problems. Allopurinol has been used to lower blood pressure and has protective effects on blood vessels, though its benefits in older individuals remain unclear.
Recruiting1 award Phase 24 criteria
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Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Birmingham is a medical facility located in Birmingham, Alabama. This center is recognized for care of Lung Cancer, Leukemia, Prostate Cancer, Lymphoma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and other specialties. Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Birmingham is involved with conducting 74 clinical trials across 134 conditions. There are 7 research doctors associated with this hospital, such as Devika G. Das, Chen Lin, MD, Louis J Dellitalia, MD, and Ripu Jindal, MD.
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Unbiased ResultsWe believe in providing patients with all the options.
Your Data Stays Your DataWe only share your information with the clinical trials you're trying to access.
Verified Trials OnlyAll of our trials are run by licensed doctors, researchers, and healthcare companies.