VA launches massive study on Veterans' lung health after middle east deployment

NCT ID NCT02825654

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Nov 03, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study aims to learn more about the lung health of veterans who served in Southwest Asia and Afghanistan after 9/11. Researchers will measure lung function in 6,200 veterans using breathing tests. The goal is to understand how deployment may affect respiratory health over time.

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Locations

Atlanta VA Medical and Rehab Center, Decatur, GA

Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4004, United States
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX

Houston, Texas, 77030-4211, United States
Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55417-2309, United States
VA Boston Healthcare System West Roxbury Campus, West Roxbury, MA

West Roxbury, Massachusetts, 02132, United States
VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA

Seattle, Washington, 98108-1532, United States
VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA

San Diego, California, 92161-0002, United States

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PULMONARY FUNCTION