Plain-English translation of NCT06068491 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a new care approach called Vet-CALD for veterans living with advanced liver disease. Instead of just following standard treatment, you would work with a specialized care counselor who helps you understand your disease and identifies your personal health goals. The counselor then works with your regular doctors to make sure your treatment plan matches what matters most to you.
Many patients with advanced liver disease say their doctors aren't addressing what they really need — both curative options like transplant and supportive care to manage symptoms. Patients also wish they could talk about their goals and values earlier in their illness. This trial exists to see if personalized goal-focused care can improve both the quality and type of care these patients receive.
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If you're assigned to the new care approach, you'll have 5 monthly video or phone sessions with a specialized care counselor over 6 months—each session lasts about an hour. During these visits, you'll talk about your understanding of your liver disease, what outcomes matter most to you, and what your health goals are. The counselor will then share this information with your regular VA doctors to help adjust your treatment plan to match your goals. You'll continue receiving your regular care from your usual VA providers throughout the study.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 27, 2026 · Not medical advice
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