Veterans' surgery outcomes could improve with Team-Based care

NCT ID NCT05037292

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

Summary

This study tests whether a team of specialists working together can improve outcomes for frail Veterans having elective surgery. About 35,000 Veterans at three VA hospitals will be randomly assigned to usual care or a multidisciplinary board that reviews each case and makes personalized recommendations. The main goal is to see if this approach lowers the risk of death within 180 days after surgery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Frailty

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Nashville Campus, Nashville, TN

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37212-2637, United States

  • VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA

    Palo Alto, California, 94304-1207, United States

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