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Official title Web-based Program to Improve Self-management Among Veterans-caregiver Dyads
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06001541
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The majority of Veterans will suffer from at least one chronic illness, often at great emotional and personal cost. Self-management is critical to improving physical and emotional outcomes, and many chronically ill Veterans receive self-management assistance from an informal caregiver, and both Veterans and informal caregivers experience individual and interpersonal stress as they navigate this journey.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Participants will be medically eligible if they have been diagnosed with at least one common chronic condition considered responsive to outpatient...
- The investigators will also include conditions that are disproportionately high among Veterans (pain, mental health conditions).
- Based on the pilot study, the investigators anticipate this to include:
- musculoskeletal pain
- cardiovascular disease
You likely can't join if
- Dyads deemed eligible with these criteria will be further screened by the study staff for internet use, self-management distress, and interpersonal...
- a. Internet Use: The investigators will use the question that used in the pilot study, "How often do you use a computer?" The investigators will...
- b. Self-management Distress: The investigators will screen Veterans and caregivers for self-management distress using the same two-item measure that...
- 1) How overwhelmed do you feel by the demands of living with your [OR Veteran's] health condition(s)?
- 2) How often do you feel that you are failing in your routine to manage your [OR Veteran's] health conditions?" Respondents rate items from 1 (Not a...
- c. Interpersonal Violence: Veterans and caregivers will be separately screened with the question, "How do you and [Veteran, caregiver] handle...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Participants will be medically eligible if they have been diagnosed with at least one common chronic condition considered responsive to outpatient management as defined by being on the AHRQ list of Patient Quality...
- The investigators will also include conditions that are disproportionately high among Veterans (pain, mental health conditions).
- Based on the pilot study, the investigators anticipate this to include:
- musculoskeletal pain
- cardiovascular disease
- diabetes
- kidney disease
- depression
- Eligible participants will have at least one outpatient visit in the prior 12 months related to their diagnosis and have a primary caregiver who lives with the Veteran. Dyads will be excluded if either the Veterans or...
- 1) have an implantable cardioverter defibrillator
- 2) are on hemodialysis
- 3) have received an organ transplant or are waitlisted for one
- 4) are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation for cancer
- 5) have limited life expectancy as determined by the provider or hospice care
- 6) have dementia or other major cognitive deficits
- 7) have a substance use disorder (SUD), since supporting interpersonal relationships in SUDs require specialized training that is outside the scope of web-SUCCEED
- 8) have a paid caregiver who provides 50% or more support to the Veteran
- 9) are actively psychotic or suicidal. Due to content overlap, the investigators will exclude Veterans who have participated in the Stanford CDSMP program, and caregivers who have participated in the Building Better...
- Dyads deemed eligible with these criteria will be further screened by the study staff for internet use, self-management distress, and interpersonal violence.
- a. Internet Use: The investigators will use the question that used in the pilot study, "How often do you use a computer?" The investigators will exclude dyads where either Veterans or caregivers answer "less than once a...
- b. Self-management Distress: The investigators will screen Veterans and caregivers for self-management distress using the same two-item measure that have been used for the pilot study of web-SUCCEED:
- 1) How overwhelmed do you feel by the demands of living with your [OR Veteran's] health condition(s)?
- 2) How often do you feel that you are failing in your routine to manage your [OR Veteran's] health conditions?" Respondents rate items from 1 (Not a problem) to 6 (A very serious problem), and scores are added. Dyads...
- c. Interpersonal Violence: Veterans and caregivers will be separately screened with the question, "How do you and [Veteran, caregiver] handle stressful conversations or conflict?" If needed, this will be followed up...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Palo Alto, California, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Palo Alto, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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