Portland Va Medical Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Portland Va Medical Center, explained in plain language.
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Can a simple supplement fix Veterans' sleep?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether taking a dietary supplement called branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) can improve sleep quality and thinking skills in Veterans who have trouble sleeping. Researchers will recruit 300 Veterans and randomly assign them to take either the BCAA suppleme…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Portland VA Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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VA tests morning light to heal Veterans' troubled sleep
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether daily morning bright light therapy can improve sleep quality for veterans, especially those dealing with traumatic brain injury (TBI) or PTSD. Researchers will recruit 200 veterans to use a light box for 60 minutes each morning for four weeks while t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Portland VA Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC