Simple screening could help older veterans stay independent longer

NCT ID NCT06404970

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a low-burden screening tool to help doctors identify and manage functional impairment and frailty in veterans aged 60 and older. The goal is to improve quality of life and independence by catching problems early. Researchers will measure how well clinics adopt the screening and whether it leads to better referrals for support services.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: PACT Functional Status Screening Initiative
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help older veterans maintain independence and improve quality of life by catching functional decline early.
What could go wrong: This is an implementation study, not a treatment trial. Success depends on how well clinics adopt the screening, and it may not work in all settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Frailty

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

FRAILTY FUNCTIONAL IMPAIRMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
RECRUITING

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104-4551, United States

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