Veterans' lung health under the microscope: new study launches

NCT ID NCT02825654

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

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

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

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help identify long-term lung problems in veterans and guide future health monitoring or care.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to direct medical changes, and results depend on accurate participant reporting.

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Contacts and locations

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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