Telerehabilitation program for veterans with complex health conditions
Multicomponent Telerehabilitation to Engage Veterans in Effective Self-Management of ComplexHealth Conditions
This study tests a new online rehabilitation program for older veterans with multiple health issues to see if it helps them improve their physical activity and overall health better than standard education.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 126 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VA Office of Research and Development Federal |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, Colorado) |
| Trial ID | NCT06288438 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project evaluates a MultiComponent TeleRehabilitation (MCTR) program designed for older veterans with multiple chronic conditions. The program combines high-intensity rehabilitation, self-management interventions, social support, and technology to enhance physical function and overall health. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the MCTR group or a control group receiving standard education and health updates. The study aims to assess improvements in physical activity, health self-management, and safety events over a 24-week period.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are veterans aged 60 and older with multiple chronic conditions and impaired physical function.
Not a fit: Patients with a life expectancy of less than 12 months or those with acute neurological disorders may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the physical function and quality of life for older veterans with complex health conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using telerehabilitation for improving health outcomes, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 60 years of age and older * Multiple chronic conditions (Functional Comorbidity Index \> or = 3) * Impaired physical function (\< or = 8 repetitions on 30 second sit to stand test) Exclusion Criteria: * Life expectancy \< 12 months * Acute or progressive neurological disorder (e.g. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, recent stroke) * Moderate to severe dementia (\<11 on telephone Montreal Cognitive Assessment(T-MoCA)) * Medical conditions precluding safe participation in high-intensity rehabilitation (e.g. unstable angina)
Where this trial is running
Aurora, Colorado
- Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO — Aurora, Colorado, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jennifer E. Stevens-Lapsley, PhD — Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO
- Study coordinator: Jennifer E Stevens-Lapsley, PhD
- Email: Jennifer.Stevens-Lapsley@va.gov
- Phone: (303) 949-9304
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.