Helping Veterans communicate better during medical visits
Official title: Empowering Veterans to Actively Communicate and Engage in Shared Decision Making in Medical Visits, A randomized controlled trial
Funded at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center · NIH-11054614 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is helping veterans with Type 2 diabetes learn how to talk more openly with their doctors during visits, using a helpful video, so they can make better choices about their health together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Jesse Brown VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2022 |
| Project end | September 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX003131-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11054614 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, particularly those who may struggle with communication during medical visits.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have Type 2 diabetes or those who are not veterans may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on empowering veterans with Type 2 diabetes to engage in shared decision-making during their medical visits. By using a video intervention, the study aims to enhance veterans' communication skills with their healthcare providers, which is crucial for improving adherence to treatment and lifestyle changes. The approach involves a randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of this intervention in boosting self-efficacy and achieving better health outcomes. Veterans participating in this research will learn how to communicate their needs and preferences more effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for veterans with Type 2 diabetes by enhancing their communication skills and adherence to treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with similar communication interventions, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this study.
Where this research is happening
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Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gordon, Howard S. — Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Gordon, Howard S.
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.