Improving care for veterans with urinary stone disease
Defining Optimal Care for Urinary Stone Disease in the Veterans Health Administration
This study is looking for better ways to help veterans prevent kidney stones from coming back, by figuring out what works best and making sure doctors are using those methods to keep veterans healthier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Palo Alto, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10976431 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the management and prevention of urinary stone disease (USD) among veterans. It aims to identify effective strategies for preventing the recurrence of USD by evaluating current practices and developing evidence-based guidelines. The study will involve assessing how well healthcare providers in the Veterans Health Administration implement these prevention measures. By addressing existing barriers and variability in care, the research seeks to improve health outcomes for veterans suffering from this condition.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who have experienced urinary stone disease and are seeking preventive care.
Not a fit: Patients who have not been diagnosed with urinary stone disease or do not have a history of the condition may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective prevention strategies for urinary stone disease, reducing recurrence rates and improving the quality of life for veterans.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing research in this area, the specific focus on optimizing care for urinary stone disease in the Veterans Health Administration is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Palo Alto, United States
- Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys — Palo Alto, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pao, Alan C — Veterans Admin Palo Alto Health Care Sys
- Study coordinator: Pao, Alan C
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.