NCT06404970 A Partnered Evaluation to Improve the Identification and Management of Functional Impairment and Frailty Among Older Veterans in Primary Care Settings
| NCT ID | NCT06404970 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | VA Office of Research and Development |
| Condition | Functional Impairment |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 10,000 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-03-03 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-11-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 10,000 participants in total. It began in 2025-03-03 with a primary completion date of 2026-11-30.
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Brief Summary
Maintaining functional status, or the ability to perform daily activities, is central to older adults' quality of life, health, and ability to remain independent. Identifying functional impairments is essential for clinicians to provide optimal care to older adults, and on a population level, understanding function can help anticipate service needs. Yet uptake of standardized measurement of functional status into patient care has been slow and inconsistent due to the burden posed by current tools. The purpose of the proposed QUERI Partnered Evaluation Initiative is to implement and evaluate a patient-centered, low-burden intervention to improve measurement of functional status in VA primary care settings nationally. The investigators hypothesize that implementing this intervention will increase identification and improve management of functional impairment among older Veterans while providing key data to inform VHA strategic planning related to long-term services and supports.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Veteran * \>60 years old * Seen in Veterans Health Administration primary care after implementation begins Exclusion Criteria: * Non-Veteran * \<60 years old * Not seen in Veterans Health Administration primary care
Contact & Investigator
Rebecca T. Brown, MD MPH
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06404970 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 60 Years or older, studying Functional Impairment. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06404970 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06404970 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at rebecca.brown@va.gov for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06404970 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Philadelphia, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06404970 clinical trial?
NCT06404970 is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development. The principal investigator is Rebecca T. Brown, MD MPH at Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. The trial plans to enroll 10,000 participants.