Palo Alto Veterans Institute For Research
Clinical trials sponsored by Palo Alto Veterans Institute For Research, explained in plain language.
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Could some dialysis patients safely cut treatment days?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether stable patients on dialysis who still have some of their own kidney function could safely receive treatment twice a week instead of the standard three times. It involved 58 patients who tried both schedules for four weeks each. Researchers measured treat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Zapping the brain to fight memory loss
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a noninvasive brain stimulation technique could improve memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Participants received either active magnetic stimulation to specific brain areas or a placebo treatment over several weeks. Researchers measure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC