NCT06963970 · NOT YET RECRUITING
Using Community Health Workers to Support Rural Care Partners of Seriously Ill Older Veterans
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
This trial is testing whether assigning a trained Community Health Worker to rural family caregivers of seriously ill Veterans reduces caregiver stress and connects them to helpful resources. The CHW works remotely to bridge gaps between the caregiver, the VA, and local community support. It is a Phase N/A study, meaning it is evaluating a care delivery approach rather than a drug or medical device. Details on outcomes and timeline are limited from the source provided.
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Care Partner Inclusion Criteria * A relative, friend, or partner (18 years of age) with whom Veteran patient has a personal relationship who assists Veteran regularly with care and/or care coordination as defined under "Veterans" below * Can live with or separately from the Veteran; able to communicate in English by phone Veteran Inclusion Criteria Receiving VA care at HSA 2.1 (North Carolina and Virginia) (at least 2 encounters in past year, has a PACT/primary care provider) * Residing in a rural area based on RUCA Rural Urban Commuting Codes * Diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, cancer, dementia, or End-Stage Renal Disease. * Requires assistance with at least one activities of daily living (ADLs) or instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) * 65 years old or older and able to communicate in English by phone (for assessments) Exclusion Criteria: Care partner Exclusion Criteria -Enrolled in Caregiver Support Program (CSP) Veteran Exclusion Criteria * Flag or social work note indicating suspected Caregiver abuse * Unable to communicate in English by phone for assessments
The sponsor's own eligibility wording, lightly reformatted. The study team makes the final eligibility decision — worth discussing with your doctor.
Eligibility criteria as of 2026-10-22