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Increasing Social Connection Through Crisis Caring Contacts: A Pragmatic Trial
NCT05484297 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The main purpose is to learn if sending messages from the VA (called "Caring Contacts") reduces loneliness and improves mental health. The investigators want to understand if these messages are effective in Veterans aged 60 and above who have missed appointments at the VA even though they have health problems. Participants will receive up to 10 postcards mailed in envelopes from a fellow Veteran (Peer Specialist) from their local VA, and will be asked to fill out four surveys. The investigators are recruiting 920 Veterans aged 50 years and older who have felt isolated and have missed appointments at the VA to join this study.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Crisis Caring Contacts post cards
- BEHAVIORAL Control post cards
Study Locations (3)
Michigan
- VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI — Ann Arbor
Oregon
- VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR — Portland
Washington
- VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA — Seattle
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 974 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-04-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-03-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05484297
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05484297 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. 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 974 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,863 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Loneliness appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Crisis Caring Contacts post cards 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: NCT05484297 reports 3 study locations spanning 3 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Michigan, Oregon, Washington. 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 NCT05484297 about?
NCT05484297 is a clinical study titled "Increasing Social Connection Through Crisis Caring Contacts: A Pragmatic Trial". The main purpose is to learn if sending messages from the VA (called "Caring Contacts") reduces loneliness and improves mental health. The investigators want to understand if these messages are effective in Veterans aged 60 and above who have missed appointments at the VA even though they have healt...
What is the current status of trial NCT05484297?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 974 participants. The study started on 2023-04-04. Estimated completion is 2026-03-01.
What conditions does trial NCT05484297 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Loneliness. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05484297?
The interventions under investigation include: Crisis Caring Contacts post cards (BEHAVIORAL), Control post cards (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05484297?
This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,863 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT05484297 being conducted?
This trial has 3 study locations across Michigan, Oregon, Washington. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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