Palo Alto Veterans Institute For Research

This study tests a fast, 5-day group therapy program for veterans and active-duty military who struggle with PTSD, insomnia, and nightmares. Participants will receive either a specialized cognitive-behavioral therapy or basic sleep advice, both combined with a proven PTSD writing…

This study looks at whether giving veterans with lung cancer extra support can help them feel better day-to-day. About 194 veterans will take part, and researchers will track their quality of life using surveys. The goal is to see if simple added help can make a real difference.

This study compares two online programs—yoga and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—to see which better reduces chronic musculoskeletal pain in veterans. About 274 veterans with pain lasting over 6 months will participate. The goal is to find effective, accessible ways to ea…

This study is testing whether a blood test (liquid biopsy) can predict how well liver cancer responds to a type of internal radiation therapy called Y90 radioembolization. Researchers will take blood samples from 12 adults with liver cancer before and after treatment to look for …

This study tests a new type of CT scan that takes pictures during cancer treatments like embolization or ablation for liver and kidney tumors. The goal is to see if the new method provides clearer images and helps doctors guide procedures more precisely. About 30 adults with tumo…