Veterans helping veterans: new study tests virtual coaching for better health

NCT ID NCT05560451

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether virtual coaching from fellow veterans can improve quality of life for veterans with multiple chronic conditions. About 298 veterans will be randomly assigned to receive peer health coaching or usual care. The coaching provides education, resources, and support over a year to help manage physical and mental 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 health coach intervention (VetASSIST)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a scalable way to improve physical and mental well-being for veterans managing multiple health issues.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral intervention, not a drug, so effects may be modest. The study is limited to one VA site, so results may not apply broadly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Multiple Chronic Conditions

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MULTIMORBIDITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA

Seattle, Washington, 98108-1532, United States

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