VA tests AI-Powered teledermatology to slash wait times for veterans
NCT ID NCT05128006
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a direct-to-patient teledermatology app, combined with artificial intelligence, can make it easier for veterans to get skin care. Researchers will track wait times, travel distance, and satisfaction for over 63,000 new patients at three VA hospitals. The goal is to see if remote visits and AI can reduce the need for in-person appointments and speed up care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- teledermatology mobile app and artificial intelligence system
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that remote skin care visits and AI help reduce wait times and travel for veterans needing dermatology.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The AI system is still being developed and tested, so it may not improve access or accuracy as hoped.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Atlanta VA Medical and Rehab Center, Decatur, GA
RECRUITINGDecatur, Georgia, 30033-4004, United States
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Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO
RECRUITINGAurora, Colorado, 80045-7211, United States
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San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94121-1563, United States