Improving Veteran Referral to Cardiac Rehabilitation (NCT07079358)
Improving Veteran Referral to Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study will test whether the Veterans Cardiac Rehabilitation Referral Program (VCR2P) improves cardiac rehabilitation participation by studying 816 Veterans across three VA medical centers in Nashville, Dallas, and Gainesville over 12 months. The trial compares referral rates from the 6 months before implementing the program to 6 months after, using a "before and after" design since randomization would be impractical. The study will measure whether the program increases the proportion of eligible Veterans who receive cardiac rehabilitation referrals and whether more Veterans actually attend rehabilitation sessions. Additionally, focus groups with physicians, nurses, and Veterans will identify what helps or hinders the program's success, providing essential insights for expanding this intervention to other VA facilities nationwide if it proves effective.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, Gainesville, FL — Gainesville, Florida
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Veterans Cardiac Rehabilitation Referral Program (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "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)
- North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, Gainesville, FL — Gainesville, Florida
- Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Nashville Campus, Nashville, TN — Nashville, Tennessee
- VA North Texas Health Care System Dallas VA Medical Center, Dallas, TX — Dallas, Texas
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (615) 327-4751
Email: justin.bachmann2@va.gov
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.