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 vs. human eye: can computers spot more colon cancer warning signs?
Diagnosis CompletedThis large study tested whether artificial intelligence (AI) computer systems can help doctors find more precancerous growths, called polyps, during routine colonoscopy exams. Over 334,000 colonoscopies at Veterans Affairs hospitals were included, with some hospitals randomly ass…
Sponsor: VA Puget Sound Health Care System • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Study aims to help amputee parents walk safer with kids
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested different prosthetic feet to see which one helps people with below-knee amputations walk better while carrying heavy loads. Thirteen participants walked on a treadmill while carrying a weighted pack to simulate holding a child or a heavy bag. Researchers measure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Puget Sound Health Care System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Scientists probe why prosthetic limbs feel too hot or cold
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how people with leg amputations sense warm and cool temperatures on their skin and how their blood flow changes in response. Researchers tested 56 people, including those with and without diabetes and with and without amputations, by gently warming …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Puget Sound Health Care System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC