Development and Feasibility of CTraC-FIT

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Conditions studied: Functional Impairment, Functional Performance

In brief

Functional decline after hospitalization is a serious concern for older Veterans, often leading to loss of independence and disability. VA's nurse-led Coordinated Transitional Care (CTraC) program has demonstrated success in improving care transitions, but currently lacks targeted assessment and intervention to support Veterans' functional recovery. This project aims to develop and test a function-focused CTraC protocol (CTraC-FIT) to address this critical gap and optimize functional outcomes for Veterans transitioning from hospital to home. By integrating evidence-based functional assessment and intervention strategies into the CTraC protocol, this project aims to empower Veterans to regain and maintain their independence and improve their quality of life.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07132944

Run by

VA Office of Research and Development

People needed

40

Starts

2026-07-01

Expected to finish

2030-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-24

Who can join

Age: 65 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Score of > 3 on Vulnerable Elders Survey, (VES-13)
• Score of 4-9 on Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)
• Able to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Admitted to VA Boston for acute psychiatric are or substance abuse detoxification
• Plan to discharge anywhere except home (e.g., assisted living, group home, or skilled nursing facility)

Where it is running

• VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (enrolling)

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