Preventing pressure injuries in veterans with spinal cord injuries
Implementing a Decision Support Tool to Prevent Community-Acquired Pressure Injury in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) in the Spinal Cord Injury Clinic
This study is testing a new tool to help veterans with spinal cord injuries avoid pressure injuries by identifying their risks and needs better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 808 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VA Office of Research and Development Federal |
| Locations | 7 sites (Long Beach, California and 6 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06529094 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a decision support tool, the Community Acquired Pressure Injury Prevention Field Implementation Tool (CAPP-FIT), designed to prevent community-acquired pressure injuries (CAPrIs) in veterans with spinal cord injuries (SCI). The CAPP-FIT includes a survey for veterans to identify their risks and needs, along with a provider report that offers evidence-based recommendations. The implementation will occur at seven VA clinics across the country, utilizing a hybrid stepped wedge randomized design to assess both efficacy and implementation. The study aims to improve patient outcomes by reducing the incidence of CAPrIs through better risk assessment and preventive actions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are veterans with spinal cord injuries who have scheduled appointments at participating SCI clinics and can complete the survey.
Not a fit: Patients with an active diagnosis of dementia may not benefit from this study due to their inability to complete the required survey.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce the occurrence of pressure injuries in veterans with spinal cord injuries, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using decision support tools for injury prevention, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Veteran participant eligibility criteria include: * assigned provider in SCI clinic who is willing to participate in the study * has a scheduled appointment in the SCI clinic * ability to complete survey Exclusion Criteria: * active diagnosis of dementia
Where this trial is running
Long Beach, California and 6 other locations
- VA Long Beach Healthcare System, Long Beach, CA — Long Beach, California, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA — Palo Alto, California, United States (Recruiting)
- James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, Tampa, FL — Tampa, Florida, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL — Hines, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
- St. Louis VA Medical Center John Cochran Division, St. Louis, MO — St Louis, Missouri, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH — Cleveland, Ohio, United States (Recruiting)
- Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX — Houston, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Elizabeth E Burkhart, PhD — Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL
- Study coordinator: Elizabeth E Burkhart, PhD
- Email: elizabeth.burkhart@va.gov
- Phone: (708) 202-5884
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.