Identifying barriers and motivators to increase surgical clinical trial participation for older Veterans

Abstract: Background: Patients aged 65+ are underrepresented in surgical clinical trials, and few studies have explored the unique barriers that limit participation of older adults …

Enhancing representation of special populations: An approach to the inclusion of women Veterans in Veterans Health Administration clinical trials

Abstract: The under-recruitment of historically marginalized populations into clinical trials thwarts equitable inclusion of individuals who could benefit from healthcare …

Psychedelic drug policy recommendations for the incoming Trump administration

Abstract: Federal and state lawmakers have recently been taking steps to authorize limited access to psychedelics, given the abundant and growing research on their potential in …

Design of a multicenter randomized controlled trial of a post-discharge suicide prevention intervention for high-risk psychiatric inpatients: The Veterans Coordinated Community Care Study

Abstract: Background: The period after psychiatric hospital discharge is one of elevated risk for suicide-related behaviors (SRBs). Post-discharge clinical outreach, although …

Incidence of immune-related adverse events in US Veterans treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors

Abstract: Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are associated with potentially severe immune-related adverse events (irAEs). Emerging clinical practice reports have …

Pretreatment characteristics associated with symptom reduction during group cognitive processing therapy versus exposure therapy for PTSD: an exploratory study of Veterans

Abstract: Exposure and cognitive-based therapies are both effective for PTSD, but knowledge of which intervention is best for which patient is lacking. This lack of knowledge is …

Veterans with blood cancers: Clinical trial navigation and the challenge of rurality

Abstract: PURPOSE: The proportion of cancer patients who participate in clinical trials (CTs) remains low, despite an understanding of barriers to enrollment. The barrier of rural …

A cross-cutting approach to enhancing clinical trial site success : The Department of Veterans Affairs' Network of Dedicated Enrollment Sites (NODES) model

Abstract: Background: Recruitment into clinical trials remains a key determinant to study completion and success. While various strategies have been proposed, it is unclear how …