Palo Alto Veterans Institute For Research
Clinical trials sponsored by Palo Alto Veterans Institute For Research, explained in plain language.
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Could less dialysis be enough? study tests twice-weekly schedule for kidney patients
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether people with kidney failure who still have some kidney function can do well with only two dialysis sessions per week instead of the usual three. Fifty-eight patients each tried both schedules for four weeks. Researchers measured quality of life, sympto…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:55 UTC
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Can zapping the brain sharpen fading memory?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a noninvasive technique called repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) can improve memory in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). 69 participants were randomly assigned to receive active rTMS to one of two brain areas or a placebo tre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:46 UTC