New
Opportunity for Gulf War Illness Veterans
The Institute for Health and Environment, University at
Albany has received funding from the Congressionally Directed Medical Research
Programs of the Department of Defense for a Gulf War Illness research project
involving veterans of the 1990-1991 Persian Gulf War who live in Washington
D.C./Baltimore area.
Who
approved the project?
The Department of Defense, Congressionally Directed Medical Research
Programs approved this study. Fifty qualified Gulf War Veterans who suffer from
Gulf War Illness are invited to participate.
What is
the purpose of this study?
The
purpose of this study is to evaluate the ability of rehabilitative therapy to
decrease the symptoms and improve the quality of life of Gulf War Veterans who
suffer from Gulf War Illness.
Is
there a cost to participate in this study?
No. There is no cost to participate in this study.
Who
will be qualified to participate in this study?
Veterans who were deployed to the Persian Gulf region any
time between August 1990 to July 1991, and who are experiencing symptoms such
as fatigue, muscle and joint pain, sleeping difficulties, memory problems, etc…
What
are the study procedures?
The procedure involves modest exercise, and daily sauna
therapy with a variety of nutrients. This is designed to remove the toxins from
the body and reduce symptoms.
Was
this therapy used before?
This
procedure has been used with emergency responders and fire fighters from
9/11.
How
long will this study last?
The sauna step will last about
4-6 weeks, with follow-ups three months later.
When
and where will the study be conducted?
We are starting to recruit Gulf War Illness veterans right
now. The therapy facility is located in Annapolis, Maryland.
This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov.
Identifier: NCT01672710.
For
more Information, Contact:
Dr. Crystal Grant David O. Carpenter,
MD Study
Coordinator Principal
Investigator
University
at Albany Director, Institute for Health
& the Tel:
667-217-0218 Environment, University
at Albany cgrant6@albany.edu Tel: 518-525-2660;
dcarpenter@albany.edu
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