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Virtual Health Coaching for Multiple Chronic Conditions (VetASSIST Trial)
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Recruiting
Led By Kristen E. Gray, PhD MS BS
Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline to 12-months
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VetASSIST Trial Summary
This trial will test whether receiving virtual health coaching from Veteran peers improves the physical and mental health-related quality of life of Veterans with multiple chronic health conditions and complex healthcare needs.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for Veterans with multiple chronic conditions who have had a primary care visit at VA Puget Sound in the last year. They must be managing three or more chronic illnesses across different body systems, take many medications, or have been to the emergency department recently. Participants need reliable internet access, an email address, and a device compatible with VA video conferencing. Those with severe hearing loss, dementia, non-English fluency, no phone access, or certain other health conditions are excluded.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The VetASSIST study is examining if virtual coaching by Veteran peers can improve life quality for Veterans with multimorbidity over one year. It involves education and support from coaches who are also Veterans to help manage both physical and mental health.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves peer support rather than medication or medical procedures, typical drug side effects aren't expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort when discussing personal health issues.
VetASSIST Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline to 12-months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline to 12-months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in physical health related quality of life (HRQoL)
Secondary outcome measures
Change in mental health quality of life (HRQoL)
Health care utilization
Other outcome measures
Access to care
Alcohol use
Diet quality
+10 moreVetASSIST Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Peer health coach interventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive 20 virtual visits with a trained Veteran peer health coach over 12 months. Coaches will provide participants with brief health education, assist with goal setting and problem solving, enhance social support, and link participants to VA and community resources.
Group II: Control group/no interventionActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will continue to receive their regular, usual primary care.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor
1,609 Previous Clinical Trials
3,306,135 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Multi-morbidity
785 Patients Enrolled for Multi-morbidity
Kristen E. Gray, PhD MS BSPrincipal InvestigatorVA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA
Katherine D Hoerster, PhD MPH BAPrincipal InvestigatorVA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA
2 Previous Clinical Trials
675 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have severe hearing loss.I am not fluent in English.I can receive emails or text messages.I am currently receiving treatment for non-melanoma skin cancer.I agree to join health coaching and answer surveys if selected.I have been diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease or have been on dialysis in the last year.I meet at least two conditions from the NICE guidelines for multiple health issues.I have received care focused on relieving symptoms in the past year.I have three or more long-term health conditions affecting different parts of my body.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Control group/no intervention
- Group 2: Peer health coach intervention
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is there availability to join this clinical trial at present?
"As detailed on clinicaltrials.gov, this particular medical trial has suspended recruitment efforts since September 30th 2022. Initial postings of the study appear to have been made April 1st 2023. Fortunately, 12 additional trials are presently recruiting individuals for further investigation into treatments and medicinal interventions."
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