Persian gulf syndrome

This study tests whether growth hormone replacement therapy is safe and effective for veterans with Gulf War Illness who also have a growth hormone deficiency. Twenty veterans will receive the hormone for six months, and researchers will measure changes in belly fat, symptoms, an…

This study tests whether a dietary fiber supplement called resistant potato starch can improve gut health and quality of life in veterans with Gulf War Illness (GWI). About 52 veterans aged 50-85 with GWI and gut symptoms will take the supplement daily. Researchers will measure c…

This study tests whether a high-quality form of coenzyme Q10, a natural substance, can help reduce symptoms and improve daily life in veterans with Gulf War illness. Researchers will compare the supplement to a placebo in 192 veterans. The goal is to see if this approach offers a…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether a butyrate supplement (Cal-Mag Butyrate) can improve physical function in 120 veterans with Gulf War Illness. The study also looks at effects on fatigue, memory, gut health, and inflammation. Participants take the supplement or a placebo for …

This study tests whether a non-invasive device that delivers a mild electrical current to the head (cranial electrical stimulation) can reduce pain and other symptoms in veterans with Gulf War Illness. About 130 participants aged 40-80 will receive either real or sham stimulation…

This study tests whether a machine learning algorithm can predict the best way to deliver repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to reduce headaches and body pain in veterans with Gulf War Illness. 140 veterans will receive 13 active rTMS sessions over 3-4 months, an…

This study tests whether acupuncture can relieve symptoms of Gulf War Illness, a condition causing long-term health problems in veterans who served in the Gulf region. Two hundred veterans will be split into two groups: one gets acupuncture twice a week for six months, the other …

This study tests whether taking oral glutamine, a dietary supplement, three times a day for 12 weeks can reduce chronic stomach pain, bloating, and diarrhea in veterans with Gulf War Illness. Researchers will also check if it helps repair the gut lining. The trial involves 80 vet…

This study aims to understand Gulf War Illness (GWI), a condition affecting up to 210,000 veterans with symptoms like fatigue, pain, and memory problems. Researchers will compare 85 Gulf War veterans—some with GWI and some without—through extensive tests including blood draws, sc…