Testing the Impact of Measurement-Based Care on Quality of Life and Disease Management Among Veterans With Inflammatory Bowel Disease (NCT07210580)
Testing the Impact of Measurement-Based Care on Quality of Life and Disease Management Among Veterans With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Study
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This research study is addressing issues related to Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects over 60,000 Veterans. With close monitoring and timely treatment adjustment, the investigators can stop the natural progression of IBD, improving health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and reducing flares and hospitalizations. However, it is difficult to closely monitor Veterans with IBD between clinic visits. There is a critical need for solutions that support close between visit monitoring of Veterans with IBD. The Measurement-Based Care (MBC) for IBD study will take a systematic approach to collect, share, and act on patient reported outcome (PRO) data that can be used to achieve close monitoring. MBC supports patients' in managing their condition and boosting their confidence in their ability to handle their symptoms and disease, and also supports care teams in early recognition of health issues. The investigators will work with both Veterans and their care teams to understand and assess this program so it can be a model for future initiatives.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Atlanta VA Medical and Rehab Center, Decatur, GA — Decatur, Georgia
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- MBC-IBD Intervention (BEHAVIORAL)
- Enhanced Treatment as Usual (E-TAU) (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 (4 Sites)
- Atlanta VA Medical and Rehab Center, Decatur, GA — Decatur, Georgia
- VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI — Ann Arbor, Michigan
- VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR — Portland, Oregon
- Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX — Houston, Texas
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (734) 845-5082
Email: Shirley.Cohen-Mekelburg@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.
More studies in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Johns Hopkins Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Study — Baltimore, Maryland
- Multi-Center African-American Inflammatory Bowel Disease Study (MAAIS) — Baltimore, Maryland
- The EDICT Trial - Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Flares — Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Longitudinal Immunophenotyping of Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease — Bethesda, Maryland
- Immune Regulation in Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn s Disease — Bethesda, Maryland
- A Randomized Crossover Trial of Bright Light Therapy in Crohn's Disease on Intestinal Barrier Homeostasis — Chicago, Illinois
Explore by condition: All Inflammatory Bowel Disease clinical trials
💡 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.