San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Clinical trials sponsored by San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, explained in plain language.
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New study explores Non-Drug pain relief for veterans
Symptom relief CompletedThis completed trial tested whether a Whole Health Team (WHT) approach helps veterans with chronic pain improve their daily functioning and quality of life compared to group education or usual care. Over 790 veterans from six VA sites participated, with follow-up lasting 12 month…
Sponsor: San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Targeting the brain's reward system: a new test for depression treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis trial tests whether a single session of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can alter brain activity related to reward processing in people with major depressive disorder. Researchers will compare active TMS to a sham (inactive) version, measuring brain signals during a …
Sponsor: San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can brain activity reveal why some people with depression lose motivation and pleasure?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis observational study examines how the brain processes rewards in people with major depressive disorder compared to those without. Using MRI and EEG, researchers measure brain responses during reward anticipation and feedback. The goal is to identify distinct neural patterns, …
Sponsor: San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC