Va Office Of Research And Development

This study tested a new approach for people with spinal cord injury whose leg muscles have shrunk because the nerves are damaged. Researchers combined testosterone therapy with a special type of electrical stimulation to try to rebuild muscle size and improve health. The 12 parti…

This study looked at whether sharing information about a patient's daily life and home environment (called contextual patient-generated health data) can improve pain care for Veterans aged 65 and older with chronic pain. Researchers collected data from patients and their caregive…

This study tested a new way to deliver sleep apnea care to Veterans, called DREAM, which uses home sleep tests and remote follow-up instead of requiring an in-person clinic visit first. Over 6,500 Veterans took part to see if the new model speeds up diagnosis and treatment. The g…

This study tested a group program called RBSTE to help Veterans of Color cope with stress caused by racism. 37 Veterans joined to see if the program was practical and well-liked. The goal was to gather information for a future, larger study on improving mental and physical health…