Helping Veterans with Housing Issues through Legal Support
Official title: Medical-legal Partnerships to Prevent Evictions and Homelessness Among Veterans
Run by VA Office of Research and Development · NCT04924088 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study tests whether Veterans facing housing issues get better support and mental health outcomes from a new legal help program that combines legal and mental health services compared to traditional legal aid.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | VA Office of Research and Development Federal |
| Locations | 1 site (West Haven, Connecticut) |
| Trial ID | NCT04924088 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are Veterans with housing-related legal issues who are engaged in VA mental health or homeless programs and meet specific income criteria.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are already receiving civil legal aid from the Connecticut Veterans Legal Program or those unable to complete follow-up assessments may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project investigates the effectiveness of medical-legal partnerships (MLPs) in assisting Veterans facing housing-related legal problems. By randomly assigning 300 Veterans to receive either legal help from an MLP or traditional community legal services, the study aims to evaluate differences in housing stability and mental health outcomes over one year. The MLP approach integrates legal and mental health support, addressing the unique challenges Veterans face in navigating the legal system. The study will also gather qualitative feedback from participants about their experiences with the legal services provided.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve housing stability and mental health for Veterans facing legal challenges.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have indicated that medical-legal partnerships can improve housing and mental health outcomes for Veterans, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Annual non-VA income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level * Has a legal problem related to housing (e.g., eviction, rent arrears, housing violation) * Engaged in a VA mental health or homeless program * Able to provide informed consent * Match income level CVLC uses for service eligibility * Participants will be recruited from zip codes in which the team and CVLC will be recruiting from Exclusion Criteria: * Has been assigned a conservator of person * Will not be able to complete follow-up assessments (e.g., moving away) * Already receiving civil legal aid from Connecticut Veterans Legal Program
Where it's running
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VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT
West Haven, Connecticut, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Marc I. Rosen, MD — VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT
- Study coordinator: Allison Lee, MPH
- Email: allison.lee@va.gov
- Phone: (203) 932-5711
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.