Screening Models for Osteoporosis in Male Veterans
(MOPS Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+2 other locations

Overseen byCathleen S Colon-Emeric, MD

Age: Any Age

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Models of Osteoporosis Screening in Male Veterans aims to test 1 distinct care model of primary osteoporosis screening in men within the VA healthcare setting. All care models deliver VA recommended osteoporosis screening and treatment to high-risk Veterans by appropriate Durham VA clinical staff. The MOPS project will evaluate patient, provider and facility outcomes to determine the effectiveness of each intervention.

Research Team

Cathleen S Colon-Emeric, MD

Principal Investigator

Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for male veterans aged 65-85 who have not been diagnosed with osteoporosis or had a fracture, are part of a PACT team led by a provider with at least 0.75 FTE and training, have been enrolled in an eligible PACT team for over two years, and meet one or more VA risk factors for osteoporosis.

Inclusion Criteria

I am a male Veteran over 65 receiving care.

PACT Team inclusion criteria: Provider with at least 0.75 FTE

Patients enrolled in years 4 or 5 need to meet at least one criterion for osteoporosis screening as outlined in the PACT enrollment protocol.

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Exclusion Criteria

Not applicable.

Treatment Details

Interventions

Bone Health Service Model (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study is testing the effectiveness of a primary osteoporosis screening care model within the VA healthcare system. It will evaluate outcomes related to patients, providers, and facilities to determine how well each intervention works.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Bone Health Service armExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Interventional arm

Group II: Usual care (control) armActive Control1 Intervention

This arm represents a "no practice management support" control group.