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Veterans with burn pit exposure may get fit from home

NCT ID NCT07018466

Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether a 12-week home exercise program, led remotely by a coach, can improve fitness and daily function in 100 veterans aged 40+ who were exposed to burn pits during deployment. Participants will either do the tele-exercise or receive standard health education. The goal is to see if this approach can help with common problems like shortness of breath and difficulty running.

What this could mean

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Active substance
tele-exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a practical way to improve physical fitness and daily function for veterans affected by burn pit exposure.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage study with no blinding, so results may not be conclusive. The exercise program may not suit everyone, and adherence could be a challenge.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 100 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2030

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Lead sponsor

A government agency

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Veteran * Self-reported exposure to burn pits and/or burn pit smoke during overseas military deployment (at least 6 hours per day during one or more deployments of at least three months) * ability to interact with study staff using video conferencing technology * ability to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Musculoskeletal or medical conditions which preclude participation in a tele-exercise program * Active severe mental health or psychiatric issues, including suicidality * Severe pulmonary disease (chronic supplemental oxygen), or lobectomy or greater resection * Myocardial infarction (within 3 months), or exertional or unstable angina * Uncontrolled systemic hypertension, defined as resting systolic blood pressure \> 180 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure \> 110 at time of most recent evaluation at time of recruitment * Active systemic treatment for cancer * Acute care hospitalization within the last 90 days * End-stage liver or renal disease * Any other medical or psychiatric condition that would preclude safe participation in tele-exercise, according to the judgment of the investigators

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Conditions

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Motor Activity

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Burn pit exposure

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Locations

  • Baltimore VA Medical Center VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, MD

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

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