VA Launches Implementation Trial of MyHealtheBladder App for Women Veterans With Urinary Incontinence — Addressing Healthcare Equity
247 Health News Editorial
·8 June 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsThe VA launches a major implementation trial comparing strategies for deploying MyHealtheBladder, a mobile health app for women veterans with urinary incontinence. This hybrid effectiveness-implementation study across 20 VA facilities focuses on equitable reach and real-world clinical integration.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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