Could stroke patients skip the hospital? new trial tests Home-Based care for seniors
NCT ID NCT07420374
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares a new ambulatory (same-day) stroke care model to standard hospital care for patients aged 60 and older who have had a mild stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). Participants receive a full neurological assessment and treatment plan on the same day and then go home, while the control group stays in the hospital. The goal is to see if the home-based approach is just as good at helping patients recover without major complications.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Ambulatory stroke unit care model (same-day assessment and discharge home)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a safe, cost-effective alternative to hospital stays for elderly patients with mild stroke or TIA, freeing up hospital beds and reducing healthcare costs.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early exploratory trial, so results may not confirm non-inferiority. The ambulatory model may not be suitable for all patients, and there is a risk of delayed treatment for complications that would be caught in hospital.
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Heidelberg University Hospital
RECRUITINGHeidelberg, 69120, Germany
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