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Veterans' own priorities may ease treatment overload

NCT ID NCT04922320

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

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 15, 2026 · Updated 2 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.

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.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

437 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2022

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 2 encounters in prior 18 months * 3 active health problems on active problem list or prescribed 10 medications Exclusion Criteria: * nursing home resident * end stage renal disease on dialysis * active serious mental illness (psychosis, schizophrenia, etc) * active substance use disorder * complete hearing loss * dementia * Non-English speaker (translator required) * 4 or more no-show appointments in the last 6 months * the investigators will present a list of eligible patients to PCPs prior to chart review to identify patients who the PCP: * a) believes cannot participate independently or provide informed consent due to cognitive impairment * b) "would not be surprised if the patient passed away within the next 12 months?"

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Multiple Chronic Conditions

As listed by the trial registrant

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Decision making, shared Multiple chronic conditions

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX

    Houston, Texas, 77030-4211, United States

  • VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT

    West Haven, Connecticut, 06516-2770, United States

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