Improving health services for women veterans
Enhancing Mental and Physical Health of Women Through Engagement and Retention (EMPOWER) QUERI 2.0 (QUE 20-028)
This study is testing new ways to improve mental and physical health services for women veterans by making it easier for them to access care for heart and diabetes issues.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VA Office of Research and Development Federal |
| Locations | 1 site (West Los Angeles, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT05050266 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on enhancing mental and physical health services for women veterans by implementing evidence-based practices across at least 20 VA facilities. It aims to address gender disparities in cardiovascular and diabetes risk factor control while also tackling barriers to care such as distance and competing responsibilities. The EMPOWER QUERI 2.0 Program will utilize a cluster randomized implementation-effectiveness trial to evaluate two strategies designed to improve access to virtual, patient-centered care for women veterans with high-priority health conditions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are VA facilities that support the participation of women veterans in health programs.
Not a fit: Individual women veterans seeking direct participation in the study will not benefit, as the study focuses on VA site-level implementation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly improve health outcomes and access to care for women veterans.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success in implementing gender-tailored care models for women veterans, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: This study is recruiting VA sites - not individual patients. Prior to randomization, the study team will work with sites to ensure they have met the preconditions necessary to enroll in the study, which includes VISN, regional and/or facility level leadership support for participation. Exclusion Criteria: N/A
Where this trial is running
West Los Angeles, California
- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA — West Los Angeles, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alison B Hamilton, PhD MPH — VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA
- Study coordinator: Alison B Hamilton, PhD MPH
- Email: Alison.Hamilton@va.gov
- Phone: (310) 478-3711
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.