VeteransNCT00013169
Patient-Centered Alternative to Psychiatric Hospitalization for Veterans
A study testing Strong Patient Focus in people with Veterans and Acute Hospitalization, run by US Department of Veterans Affairs at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
A variety of models of psychiatric hospital alternative care have been developed over the past several decades. San Diego�s Short-Term Acute Residential Treatment (START) model is one of the best established of these alternatives, comprising a network of 6 facilities with a total of 77 beds. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Veterans, Acute Hospitalization
- What is being tested?
- Strong Patient Focus
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 220 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Start not givento Sep 2002
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Have to a veteran and in need of acute hospitalization, but able to take care of themselves. (Max Age is 59)
Who cannot join
None listed.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA
San Diego, California, 92161
About this study
A variety of models of psychiatric hospital alternative care have been developed over the past several decades. San Diego�s Short-Term Acute Residential Treatment (START) model is one of the best established of these alternatives, comprising a network of 6 facilities with a total of 77 beds. Although veterans have been among those served at START programs for many years, no previous study of START or any other model has focused specifically on veterans.
Read the detailed description
Background:
A variety of models of psychiatric hospital alternative care have been developed over the past several decades. San Diego�s Short-Term Acute Residential Treatment (START) model is one of the best established of these alternatives, comprising a network of 6 facilities with a total of 77 beds. Although veterans have been among those served at START programs for many years, no previous study of START or any other model has focused specifically on veterans.
Objectives:
The study tested the hypotheses that veterans treated in a START program would demonstrate greater improvement in symptoms and quality of life, as well as greater satisfaction with treatment and lower costs of care than veterans treated at the VA inpatient unit.
Methods:
This study includes elements of both efficacy and effectiveness studies. VA psychiatric unit treatment and START are compared in a randomized trial, with follow up of subjects at 2, 6, and 12 months as they experience real-world treatment-as-usual. Symptoms, functioning, quality of life, and satisfaction with services are assessed on multiple standardized measures, as well as by qualitative assessments.
Status:
Final report is under preparation.
- Conditions
- Veterans, Acute Hospitalization
- Being tested
- Strong Patient Focus
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Strong Patient FocusBehavioural
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Arm 1 | Other | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Strong Patient Focus |
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted16 Mar 2001 (estimated)
- Study completionSep 2002
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for VeteransStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 220 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Sponsor type
- US federal agency
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- James B Lohr, MD BA, Principal investigator, VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00013169
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- PCC 98-051
- Status last verified
- Feb 2007
- First submitted
- 14 Mar 2001
- Last updated
- 7 Apr 2015
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Ta S, Goldzweig C, Juzba M, Lee M, Wenger N, Yano EM, Asch S. Addressing physician concerns about performance profiling: experience with a local Veterans Affairs quality evaluation program. Am J Med Qual. 2009 Mar-Apr;24(2):123-31. doi: 10.1177/1062860608330828. Epub 2009 Feb 19.
PubMed 19228893
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 Apr 2015. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Patient-Centered Alternative to Psychiatric Hospitalization for Veterans
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00013169
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PCC 98-051
- Conditions
- Veterans, Acute Hospitalization
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 220 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- US Department of Veterans AffairsUS federal agency
- Study completion
- Sep 2002 (actual)
- First posted
- 16 Mar 2001 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
A variety of models of psychiatric hospital alternative care have been developed over the past several decades. San Diego�s Short-Term Acute Residential Treatment (START) model is one of the best established of these alternatives, comprising a network of 6 facilities with a total of 77 beds. Although veterans have been among those served at START programs for many years, no previous study of START or any other model has focused specifically on veterans.
Detailed description
Background:
A variety of models of psychiatric hospital alternative care have been developed over the past several decades. San Diego�s Short-Term Acute Residential Treatment (START) model is one of the best established of these alternatives, comprising a network of 6 facilities with a total of 77 beds. Although veterans have been among those served at START programs for many years, no previous study of START or any other model has focused specifically on veterans.
Objectives:
The study tested the hypotheses that veterans treated in a START program would demonstrate greater improvement in symptoms and quality of life, as well as greater satisfaction with treatment and lower costs of care than veterans treated at the VA inpatient unit.
Methods:
This study includes elements of both efficacy and effectiveness studies. VA psychiatric unit treatment and START are compared in a randomized trial, with follow up of subjects at 2, 6, and 12 months as they experience real-world treatment-as-usual. Symptoms, functioning, quality of life, and satisfaction with services are assessed on multiple standardized measures, as well as by qualitative assessments.
Status:
Final report is under preparation.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Arm 1 | Other | Behavioral: Strong Patient Focus |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Have to a veteran and in need of acute hospitalization, but able to take care of themselves. (Max Age is 59)
Key exclusion criteria (0 listed)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Strong Patient Focus | Behavioural | Arm 1 |
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 7 Apr 2015.
- Results publication: PubMed 19228893Ta S, Goldzweig C, Juzba M, Lee M, Wenger N, Yano EM, Asch S. Addressing physician concerns about performance profiling: experience with a local Veterans Affairs quality evaluation program. Am J Med Qual. 2009 Mar-Apr;24(2):123-31. doi: 10.1177/1062860608330828. Epub 2009 Feb 19.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
James B Lohr, MD BA principal investigator
VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Strong Patient Focus in people with Veterans and Acute Hospitalization, run by US Department of Veterans Affairs at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 0 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Apr 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00013169, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 Apr 2015.