PAtient-centered mUltidiSciplinary Care for vEterans Undergoing Surgery (PAUSE) (NCT05037292)
PAtient-centered mUltidiSciplinary Care for vEterans Undergoing Surgery (PAUSE): a Hybrid 1 Clinical Effectiveness-implementation Intervention Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The PAUSE Trial is a pragmatic, randomized clinical trial for Veterans scheduled for elective surgery at 3 large VA facilities (Palo Alto, Houston, and Nashville). The PAUSE Trial focuses on cooperation between providers of various disciplines in order to provide better care. Veterans identified as frail upon standardized will be referred to a multidisciplinary "PAUSE Board" comprised of members from surgery, anesthesia, geriatrics, palliative care, case management, rehabilitation, and nutrition. Diverse specialists will come together in a team environment to discuss care options, scientific evidence, and patient goals and expectations, creating individual patient recommendations. The investigators hypothesize that the PAUSE Board model will improve quality and outcomes by promoting guidelines and evidence-based care recommendations as well as constructive team-based discussions to align care with patient goals and expectations.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA — Palo Alto, California
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- PAUSE Intervention (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA — Palo Alto, California
- Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Nashville Campus, Nashville, TN — Nashville, Tennessee
- Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX — Houston, Texas
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.