Va Puget Sound Health Care System
Clinical trials sponsored by Va Puget Sound Health Care System, explained in plain language.
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AI boosts colonoscopy accuracy in massive VA study
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors spot precancerous polyps during colonoscopy. Over 334,000 veterans participated across multiple VA medical centers. Some centers used AI devices during the procedure, while others did not. The goal was to see…
Sponsor: VA Puget Sound Health Care System • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:59 UTC
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Study finds best prosthetic foot for parents carrying toddlers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 13 people with a leg amputation who use a prosthetic foot. Researchers wanted to find out which type of prosthetic foot helps them walk better when carrying infants, toddlers, or other loads. Participants walked with different prosthetic feet while carrying v…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Puget Sound Health Care System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 05:35 UTC
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Prosthetic heat mystery: study probes why amputees feel too hot or cold
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how people with below-knee amputations sense warm and cool temperatures on their skin, and how their blood vessels react. Researchers tested 56 participants, including those with and without diabetes, to find the smallest temperature change they could feel. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Puget Sound Health Care System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:53 UTC