Improving Specialty Care for Gulf War Illness
Collaborative Specialty Care for Gulf War Illness
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VA NEW JERSEY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM · NIH-11322507
This initiative aims to improve the quality of care for Gulf War Veterans experiencing Gulf War Illness by connecting them with specialized support.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VA NEW JERSEY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (EAST ORANGE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11322507 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many Gulf War Veterans with Gulf War Illness are not satisfied with their current care and often do not receive recommended treatments. This project seeks to bridge that gap by exploring a new way of delivering care, called collaborative specialty care. In this model, local primary care teams work closely with specialists who have expertise in Gulf War Illness. The goal is to ensure veterans receive the comprehensive and effective treatments they need, building on previous successes in health coaching and problem-solving therapies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Gulf War Veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Illness who are currently receiving care through the VA system.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Gulf War Veterans or do not have Gulf War Illness would not directly benefit from this specific care model.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more effective and satisfying healthcare experiences for Gulf War Veterans with Gulf War Illness.
How similar studies have performed: Previous clinical trials have shown that health coaching and problem-solving treatments can reduce disability related to Gulf War Illness, which this project aims to implement more broadly.
Where this research is happening
EAST ORANGE, UNITED STATES
- VA NEW JERSEY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM — EAST ORANGE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MCANDREW, LISA MARIE — VA NEW JERSEY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
- Study coordinator: MCANDREW, LISA MARIE
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.