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Leveraging Knowledge of Chronic Multisymptom Illness to Improve Care for Veterans with Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome
Led by VA Office of Research and Development · Updated on 2025-12-24
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating a care approach called Concordant Care to improve how Veterans with Long-COVID are treated. This approach focuses on validating the patient's experience, building a shared understanding of Long-COVID, and creating personalized action plans to manage the condition. The study addresses the current lack of training for clinicians on providing this care to Veterans with poorly understood conditions like Long-COVID. The study has two parts. In Part 1, researchers will adapt and refine Concordant Care training through interviews and focus groups with Veterans and primary care providers. In Part 2, a randomized trial will compare clinicians receiving Concordant Care training to those receiving an education packet about Long-COVID. Clinicians in the training group will complete online modules, participate in tele-mentoring sessions, receive reminder tools, and Veterans will get prompts to discuss their Long-COVID with their clinicians. Veterans participating in the study will complete assessments before and about three months after their appointments with participating clinicians. Researchers will evaluate changes in clinicians' use of recommended care practices and Veterans' perceptions of shared understanding. They will also measure patient satisfaction, adherence to care, and disability related to Long-COVID. The study will monitor outcomes over this timeframe to explore the effectiveness of Concordant Care training.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Care for Veterans Post-COVID-19
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- English-speaking VA primary care providers are eligible.
- Veterans who self-identify as having Long-COVID are eligible for Part 1.
- Veterans meeting Long-COVID criteria by the modified DePaul Symptom Questionnaire version 2 are eligible for Part 2.
- Veterans must have a scheduled appointment with a participating clinician within one to six months for Part 2.
You will not qualify if you...
- Clinicians who have already taken Concordant Care training are not eligible.
- Veterans not receiving care in the VA are excluded in Part 1.
- Veterans who were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for COVID-19 are excluded in Part 2.
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - Within 1 to 6 months before appointment
Participants complete initial assessments before their scheduled appointment with their primary care clinician to evaluate their Long-COVID symptoms and experiences.
1 visit (in-person or remote)
Duration - Single appointment
Participants attend their scheduled appointment with their primary care clinician who has either received Concordant Care training or education packet training to improve care for Long-COVID.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Approximately 3 months after appointment
Participants complete follow-up assessments approximately 3 months after their appointment to measure outcomes such as satisfaction, adherence to care, and disability related to Long-COVID.
1 visit (in-person or remote)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
East Orange Campus of the VA New Jersey Health Care System, East Orange, NJ
East Orange, New Jersey, United States, 07018
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Lisa M McAndrew, PhD
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Shannon Nugent, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Number of Arms
2
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