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Longitudinal Study for Eosinophilic Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is a rare immune system disorder that causes asthma, an excessive number of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) in the blood, and the inflammation of blood vessels, or vasculitis. In order to properly treat EGPA, it is critical that the level of disease activity can be determined over the course of the disease. The purpose of this study is to determine new biological markers, or biomarkers, that may be used to assess the severity of this disease in people with EGPA.
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Longitudinal Study for Relapsing Polychondritis
Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is a rare systemic inflammatory disease characterized by recurrent inflammation of cartilage including ears, nose, tracheobronchial tree, chest wall and joints. Less commonly, it can cause inflammation of eyes, vasculature, nervous system, skin and inner ear. The purpose of this study is to study the pathogenesis of RP.
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Long Term Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Tildrakizumab in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis
An open label phase 3 study
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Low Frequency Ultrasound for Osteoarthritis Healing and Rehabilitation
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effectiveness (how well it works) of a new experimental ultrasound bath device that uses low frequency ultrasound (LFU) that may or may not help healing.
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Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound For Insular Neuromodulation in Chronic Pain
Study investigating the potential benefit for chronic pain patients (CRPS and FM) using low-intensity focused ultrasound for neuromodulation.
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Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for the Treatment of Hand Osteoarthritis.
This study is a randomized, control trial of Active Duty and DoD Beneficiaries, age 18 years or older, with complaints of hand osteoarthritis. Subjects will be randomized into one of two groups receiving either LLLT or sham LLLT. Subjects will receive LLLT or sham LLLT weekly over a period of six weeks. At each visit, patients will rate their pain using the Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale (DVPRS) and assess their functionality using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire. Subjects will have a follow up visit six weeks after the treatment protocol for a final assessment of pain and function. The Phoenix Thera-Lase laser is a Class II, 510k...
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Lumbar Fusion With Porous Versus Non-Porous Cages
The objective of this single site, randomized controlled trial is to assess and compare radiographic and clinical outcomes in patients who are to undergo lumbar interbody fusion procedures (TLIF), supplemented with pedicle screw instrumentation, using one of the following interventions: 1. Porous titanium cages 2. Non-porous titanium-coated poly-ether-ether-ketone (PEEK) cages.
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Lumbar Steroid Use in Patients Undergoing Posterior Lumbar Decompression
This study seeks to evaluate the impact of intra-operative topical epidural steroid usage in patients undergoing 1-2 level lumbar laminectomy. The study will examine post-operative opioid usage, length of stay, return to work, and patient reported outcomes following these procedures.
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Lumbosacral Spinal Stenosis - Non-Invasive Postural Therapy for Older Adult Veterans
Lumbosacral spinal stenosis (LSS) is a leading cause of limited mobility, reduced independence, and poor health outcomes in older adults, and is very common in older adult Veterans. Several years ago, major research studies indicated that surgery for LSS was more effective than usual (medical) management. Nonetheless, there are many patients for whom surgery is not the ideal therapy. There have been reports that modifications in daily activities including temporary use of a modified rolling walker and changes in sleep positioning may help relieve LSS. The investigators have assembled a VA team to study this carefully. The investigators will recruit a small group of older...
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Lumbrokinase for Adults With Long Covid, Post-treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome, and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
This will be a pilot multi-arm clinical trial investigating the feasibility of Lumbrokinase (LK) as an intervention in three clinical cohorts: - Long Covid (LC) - Post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS) - Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)
