Can AI help patients leave the hospital sooner?

NCT ID NCT07746648

First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests an AI-powered tool designed to help doctors plan discharges for hospitalized patients who are going to skilled nursing facilities. The tool shows a risk level (high, intermediate, or low) and provides AI-generated summaries of medical notes to give context. The goal is to see if this tool can shorten hospital stays. The study involves 30 adult patients admitted to a medicine service and discharged to a skilled nursing facility.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
AI-supported workflow tool that displays discharge risk levels and clinical summaries
What this could lead to
If effective, this AI tool could help hospitals streamline discharge planning, potentially reducing hospital stays and improving care transitions for patients moving to skilled nursing facilities.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The tool's impact on actual discharge outcomes is uncertain, and there may be implementation challenges.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • NYU Langone Health

    New York, New York, 10016, United States