Improving preventive care recommendations for veterans
Official title: Redesigning Preventive Care Recommendations for Diverse Populations of Veterans
Funded at Veterans Health Administration · NIH-11091608 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to create better health check-up guidelines just for veterans, so they can get the right preventive care, like lung cancer screenings and blood pressure treatments, based on their specific health needs and risks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Health Administration NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX003505-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11091608 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include veterans who may have unique health risks or conditions that are not adequately addressed by standard preventive care guidelines.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not veterans or do not have conditions relevant to the preventive care measures being studied may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to redesign preventive care guidelines specifically for veterans by considering their unique health risks and life expectancy. It focuses on creating tailored recommendations that can better identify individuals who would benefit most from preventive measures, such as lung cancer screenings and blood pressure treatments. By addressing the disparities in current guidelines, the study seeks to enhance the effectiveness of preventive care for diverse veteran populations. The approach involves analyzing various factors to optimize care decisions and improve public health outcomes within the Veterans Affairs system.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective preventive care strategies that significantly improve health outcomes for veterans.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that tailored healthcare recommendations can improve patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be effective for veterans as well.
Where this research is happening
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Veterans Health Administration
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Caverly, Tanner J — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Caverly, Tanner J
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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.