Smartphone apps may bring skin care to rural veterans
NCT ID NCT03241589
First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether two mobile apps, Patient Viewer and My VA Images, can help Veterans complete dermatology follow-up visits remotely. The goal is to see if these apps improve access to skin care, especially for those in rural areas, by reducing the need to travel to clinics. The trial compares outcomes between rural and urban Veterans using the apps.
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 apps (Patient Viewer and My VA Images)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these apps could let Veterans follow up with skin care remotely, reducing travel and freeing clinic space for others.
- What could go wrong
- The study faced low participation and technical limitations, so results may not be conclusive or widely applicable.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
Durham, North Carolina, 27705-3875, United States
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Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, RI
Providence, Rhode Island, 02908-4734, United States
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San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, California, 94121-1563, United States