New telemedicine program aims to help veterans with liver disease get better care
NCT ID NCT06068491
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a telemedicine program called Vet-CALD for Veterans with advanced liver disease. The program pairs patients with a nurse care counselor who helps them understand their illness, set personal health goals, and coordinate care between their regular doctors and specialists. The goal is to see if this approach increases the number of Veterans considered for liver transplants and ensures their care matches their preferences. The study will enroll 450 Veterans across multiple VA sites.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Vet-CALD (telemedicine-based nurse care counselor sessions)
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could improve how Veterans with advanced liver disease receive care, increasing their chances of being considered for a liver transplant and having their care preferences respected.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study focused on care coordination, not a new treatment. It may not directly improve health outcomes, and results may not apply outside the VA system.
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Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System , Little Rock, AR
RECRUITINGLittle Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States
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Miami VA Healthcare System, Miami, FL
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Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX
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VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT
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VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA
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VA Long Beach Healthcare System, Long Beach, CA
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VA North Texas Health Care System Dallas VA Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA
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