Veterans' own priorities may ease treatment overload
NCT ID NCT04922320
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study tested a program called Patient Priorities Care for older veterans with multiple chronic conditions. The program helps patients talk with their doctor about what matters most to them and what they are willing to do. The goal was to see if this approach reduces the burden of treatments and better aligns care with patients' personal goals. 420 veterans from two VA medical centers took part.
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Locations
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Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX
Houston, Texas, 77030-4211, United States
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VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT
West Haven, Connecticut, 06516-2770, United States
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Patient Priorities Care (a structured conversation and report to align care with patient goals)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could make healthcare less burdensome for older adults with multiple health problems by focusing on what matters most to them.
What could go wrong
This is a completed behavioral study, so results are already known. The approach may not work in other healthcare settings or for all patients, and it does not treat the underlying conditions.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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