Weekly surveys could help veterans with IBD stay healthier between doctor visits

NCT ID NCT07210580

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a program of weekly surveys can help veterans with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) feel better and avoid flare-ups. About 250 veterans at four VA hospitals will either get the usual care or also complete short weekly check-ins for 12 months. The goal is to see if this simple monitoring tool improves quality of life and helps care teams act faster when problems arise.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Measurement-Based Care (weekly surveys and feedback)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could give doctors a simple way to keep track of patients between visits, catching problems early and improving daily life for veterans with IBD.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so the benefits may be modest. It is also limited to veterans at four sites, so results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

inflammatory bowel disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Atlanta VA Medical and Rehab Center, Decatur, GA
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4004, United States
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77030-4211, United States
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI
RECRUITING

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105-2303, United States
VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Portland, Oregon, 97207-2964, United States

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