Telerehabilitation program for veterans with complex health conditions
Official title: Multicomponent Telerehabilitation to Engage Veterans in Effective Self-Management of ComplexHealth Conditions
Run by VA Office of Research and Development · NCT06288438 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 126 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | VA Office of Research and Development Federal |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, Colorado) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 18, 2024 |
| Main results expected | February 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | November 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06288438 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are veterans aged 60 and older with multiple chronic conditions and impaired physical function.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: Previous studies have shown promise in using telerehabilitation for improving health outcomes, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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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
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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.