Improving care for Veterans with advanced liver disease
Integrating Veteran-Centered Care for Advanced Liver Disease (I-VCALD)
This study is looking to improve care for Veterans with advanced liver disease by focusing on their personal health goals and needs, and it will involve talking to patients and testing a new way of providing care at four VA centers to see if it helps them feel better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michael E Debakey VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10950281 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing care for Veterans suffering from advanced liver disease (AdvLD) by integrating a Whole Health approach that aligns with their personal health goals. It aims to identify and address the unmet needs of these patients through a hybrid effectiveness-implementation study conducted at four VA centers. The study will involve stakeholder interviews and a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of this integrated care model. By prioritizing patient preferences and improving care coordination, the research seeks to provide better outcomes for Veterans facing this serious illness.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans diagnosed with advanced liver disease who are seeking better management of their condition.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have advanced liver disease or those who are not Veterans may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life for Veterans with advanced liver disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrated care approaches can significantly improve health outcomes for patients with chronic diseases, suggesting a promising avenue for this study.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- Michael E Debakey VA Medical Center — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kanwal, Fasiha — Michael E Debakey VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Kanwal, Fasiha
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 below.