Geri Pride: Feasibility Pilot of a Group Intervention for Older Veterans

Part of paid clinical trials in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development
Study ID
NCT07831759
Status
Not Yet Recruiting

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Conditions

  • Aging
  • Health Disparate Minority and Vulnerable Populations
  • Social Determinants of Health
  • Veterans

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
50 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Geri Pride Health Promotion Group — BEHAVIORAL
    A structured, health promotion intervention adapted from the VA Pride in All Who Served program that covers a different topic each week related to healthy aging, internalized stress, what matters most/goals of care, social connections and care networks, VA and community resources, and other topics that promote well-being.

Study Details

There are over one million Veterans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, (LGB) or a related identity. Older LGB Veterans face unique hurdles as they age, including stress, anxiety, heart disease, cancer, decreased ability to perform activities of daily living, delayed care, and increased likelihood of entering a nursing home. Sparse social networks and limited access to aging resources are common for LGB Veterans and contribute to adverse outcomes. The proposed study will partner with older Veterans to adapt and test a virtual structured group that promotes healthy aging, self-acceptance, and connection to health-related resources. This study aims to improve Veterans' health and well-being through increased resilience, positive healthcare engagement, and access to resources that support older Veterans' needs. There are currently no other VA programs designed to address the unmet needs of older LGB Veterans. By learning more about how to serve subgroups of Veterans more effectively, this study will also improve outcomes for all older Veterans and their care partners.

Key Dates

First listed
Sep 21, 2026
Start date
Jul 1, 2027
Status verified
Sep 2026
Primary completion
Apr 1, 2030
Completion
Jul 31, 2030

Study Design

Enrollment
60 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Intervention Group
    Manualized, structured, health promotion group delivered over tele-health or in a hybrid format.

Primary Outcome Measure

Participant Retention in the Intervention (Feasibility Indicator) [ Time Frame: Active intervention-delivery period ]

Central Contacts

Locations (4)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, ALTuscaloosaAlabama35404-5015
Michelle M Hilgeman, PhD
[email protected]
(205) 554-2000
Susan D Hopkins
[email protected]
(205) 554-2000
Michelle Marie Hilgeman, PhD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SCCharlestonSouth Carolina29401-5703
William Bryant, PhD
(84-3) -5559
VA North Texas Health Care System Dallas VA Medical Center, Dallas, TXDallasTexas75216-7167
Christopher B Holland-Deguire, PsyD
214-857-3794
VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, Salt Lake City, UTSalt Lake CityUtah84148-0001
Michelle Wilcox, LCSW-C
(80-1) -0396

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