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Blue Star Cares: Innovative Approaches to Helping Military-Connected Caregivers
NCT03336190 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this project is to evaluate an interactive training program for military-connected caregivers (MCCs) of wounded warriors. The program leverages existing resources and incorporates evidence-based training and peer-based support networks to enhance continuity of care. The program consists of an educational Toolkit (workbook) and an avatar training interaction where an MCC can practice skills learned from the toolkit training with the avatar (how to navigate difficult conversations). This is an educational training evaluation to determine whether or not avatar interaction can effectively improve health outcomes in MCCs.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL avatar-based training
Study Locations (1)
Maryland
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences — Bethesda
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 124 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-06-24 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03336190
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03336190 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 124 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Southern California, which has 412 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 6 conditions, with Quality of Life appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which avatar-based training is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03336190 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Maryland. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03336190 about?
NCT03336190 is a clinical study titled "Blue Star Cares: Innovative Approaches to Helping Military-Connected Caregivers". The purpose of this project is to evaluate an interactive training program for military-connected caregivers (MCCs) of wounded warriors. The program leverages existing resources and incorporates evidence-based training and peer-based support networks to enhance continuity of care. The program consis...
What is the current status of trial NCT03336190?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 124 participants. The study started on 2017-06-24. Estimated completion is 2020-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT03336190 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Quality of Life, Communication, Social Isolation, Mental Health Disorder, Social Skills. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03336190?
The interventions under investigation include: avatar-based training (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03336190?
This trial is sponsored by University of Southern California, which has 412 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03336190 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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