Peer coaching aims to keep homeless vets out of the hospital
NCT ID NCT05176977
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether trained peer specialists can help homeless veterans reduce their use of emergency rooms and hospital stays. Over 24 weeks, 177 veterans will receive 18 coaching sessions focused on whole health. The goal is to see if this support lowers acute care use and improves mental and physical health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Peer Support-Whole Health Coaching
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that peer coaching helps homeless veterans rely less on emergency rooms and hospitals, improving their health and lowering costs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small study (177 people) and results may not apply to all homeless veterans. The coaching requires 18 sessions over 24 weeks, so some may drop out.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Eugene J. Towbin Healthcare Center, Little Rock, AR
North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72114-1706, United States
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VA Bedford HealthCare System, Bedford, MA
Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730-1114, United States
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VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, California, 94304-1207, United States
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