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Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Memphis
Claim this profileMemphis, Tennessee 38104
Global Leader in Lung Cancer
Conducts research for Prostate Cancer
Conducts research for Leukemia
Conducts research for Colorectal Cancer
Conducts research for Lymphoma
92 reported clinical trials
6 medical researchers
Summary
Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Memphis is a medical facility located in Memphis, Tennessee. This center is recognized for care of Lung Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Leukemia, Colorectal Cancer, Lymphoma and other specialties. Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Memphis is involved with conducting 92 clinical trials across 124 conditions. There are 6 research doctors associated with this hospital, such as Alva B Weir, MD, George N Verne, QiQi Zhou, MD PhD, and Csaba P Kovesdy, MD.Area of expertise
1Lung Cancer
Global Leader2Prostate Cancer
CDK12 positive
Stage IV
CHEK2 positive
Top PIs
Alva B Weir, MDMemphis VA Medical Center, Memphis, TN3 years of reported clinical research
Studies Prostate Cancer
Studies Leukemia
2 reported clinical trials
2 drugs studied
George N VerneMemphis VA Medical Center, Memphis, TN1 year of reported clinical research
Studies Gulf War Syndrome
Studies Irritable Bowel Syndrome
1 reported clinical trial
2 drugs studied
QiQi Zhou, MD PhDMemphis VA Medical Center, Memphis, TN1 year of reported clinical research
Studies Gulf War Syndrome
Studies Irritable Bowel Syndrome
1 reported clinical trial
2 drugs studied
Csaba P Kovesdy, MDMemphis VA Medical Center, Memphis, TN1 year of reported clinical research
Studies Kidney Dysfunction
Studies Dialysis
1 reported clinical trial
2 drugs studied
Clinical Trials running at Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Memphis
Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
Prostate Cancer
Diabetic Kidney Disease
Cardiovascular Disease
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Cognitive Impairment
Dementia
Atherosclerosis
Prediabetes
Pentoxifylline
for Diabetic Kidney Disease
Pentoxifylline (PTX) is a medication that has been on the market since 1984 for use in disease in the blood vessels of the legs. There is some preliminary information that it may protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes and other diseases. "Pentoxifylline in Diabetic Kidney Disease" is a study to bee conducted in 40 VA hospitals across the nation to determine definitively whether or not PTX can prevent worsening of kidney disease and delay death in patients with diabetic kidney disease.
Recruiting2 awards Phase 43 criteria
Constipation Treatment
for Chronic Kidney Disease
Constipation is one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorders in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and has been associated with their adverse kidney and cardiovascular outcomes; however, little is known about the effects of constipation treatment on clinical outcomes nor on outcome-related biochemical and microbiological parameters in patients with CKD. The investigators aim to test the feasibility of delivering an intervention with constipation treatment and determine its effects on changes in clinical, biochemical, and microbiological parameters in patients with CKD and constipation.
Recruiting1 award N/A6 criteria
Incremental Hemodialysis
for Chronic Kidney Disease
This trial tests if starting dialysis less frequently and increasing it gradually is safe and effective for Veterans with kidney disease. It aims to see if this approach can improve quality of life and preserve kidney function longer compared to the usual dialysis schedule. The study could also help reduce costs and keep more patients in VA clinics.
Recruiting0 awards N/A6 criteria
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Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Memphis is a medical facility located in Memphis, Tennessee. This center is recognized for care of Lung Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Leukemia, Colorectal Cancer, Lymphoma and other specialties. Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Memphis is involved with conducting 92 clinical trials across 124 conditions. There are 6 research doctors associated with this hospital, such as Alva B Weir, MD, George N Verne, QiQi Zhou, MD PhD, and Csaba P Kovesdy, MD.