Preventing pressure injuries in veterans with spinal cord injuries

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Veteran participant eligibility criteria include:

* assigned provider in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) clinic who is willing to participate in the study
* has a scheduled appointment in the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) clinic
* ability to complete survey

Exclusion Criteria:

* active diagnosis of dementia

Where it's running

• VA Long Beach Healthcare System, Long Beach, CA
  Long Beach, California, United States 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 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 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

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.