Training for VA clinicians to support Veterans with Long-COVID
Leveraging Knowledge of Chronic Multisymptom Illness to Improve Care for Veterans
This study is testing a new training program for VA clinicians to see if it helps them better support Veterans dealing with Long-COVID.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 348 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VA Office of Research and Development Federal |
| Locations | 1 site (East Orange, New Jersey) |
| Trial ID | NCT05787379 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on improving care for Veterans suffering from Long-COVID through a two-part intervention. In Part 1, the study will refine and test a Concordant Care training program aimed at enhancing clinician engagement in validating patient experiences and creating personalized care plans. Part 2 will evaluate the effectiveness of this training by comparing clinician practices and patient outcomes between those receiving the training and those receiving standard education materials. The study aims to gather feedback from both Veterans and clinicians to optimize the training process.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are English-speaking Veterans receiving care in the VA who self-identify as having Long-COVID.
Not a fit: Patients who have been in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for COVID-19 may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved care experiences and health outcomes for Veterans with Long-COVID.
How similar studies have performed: While the Concordant Care approach has strong evidence supporting its effectiveness, this specific application for Long-COVID in Veterans is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Part 1 and Part 2, English-speaking VA primary care providers will be included. * Part 1, Veterans who self-identify as having Long-COVID will be included. * Part 2, Veterans who meet criteria for Long-COVID assessed with modified DePaul Symptom Questionnaire version 2 will be included; * Part 2, Veterans must also have a scheduled appointment with one of the participating clinicians within one to six months of the clinician being consented. Exclusion Criteria: * Part 1 and Part 2, clinicians who have already taken Concordant Care training will be excluded. * Part 1, Veterans will be excluded if they are not receiving care in the VA. * Part 2, Veterans will be excluded if they were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for COVID-19.
Where this trial is running
East Orange, New Jersey
- East Orange Campus of the VA New Jersey Health Care System, East Orange, NJ — East Orange, New Jersey, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lisa Marie McAndrew, PhD — East Orange Campus of the VA New Jersey Health Care System, East Orange, NJ
- Study coordinator: Lisa M McAndrew, PhD
- Email: Lisa.Mcandrew@va.gov
- Phone: (862) 400-3317
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.