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VA Launches Implementation Trial of MyHealtheBladder App for Women Veterans With Urinary Incontinence — Addressing Healthcare Equity

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8 June 2026

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The 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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