Development and Feasibility of CTraC-FIT

Sex: All

Ages: 65 Years – N/A

Healthy volunteers: No

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 40

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

Location: VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA Boston Massachusetts

Summary

Functional decline after hospitalization is a serious concern for older Veterans, often leading to loss of independence and disability. VA's nurse-led Coordinated Transitional Care (CTraC) program has demonstrated success in improving care transitions, but currently lacks targeted assessment and intervention to support Veterans' functional recovery. This project aims to develop and test a function-focused CTraC protocol (CTraC-FIT) to address this critical gap and optimize functional outcomes for Veterans transitioning from hospital to home. By integrating evidence-based functional assessment and intervention strategies into the CTraC protocol, this project aims to empower Veterans to regain and maintain their independence and improve their quality of life.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Score of \> 3 on Vulnerable Elders Survey, (VES-13) * Score of 4-9 on Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Admitted to VA Boston for acute psychiatric are or substance abuse detoxification * Plan to discharge anywhere except home (e.g., assisted living, group home, or skilled nursing facility)

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07132944). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.