Can a simple chat with your GP after cancer treatment keep you out of the hospital?
NCT ID NCT02857400
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a planned meeting between a hospitalized cancer patient, their family doctor, and a specialist could reduce unplanned hospital visits. 667 adults with metastatic solid tumors were randomly assigned to either the standard discharge process or this organized 'return home' consultation. The goal was to see if better communication at discharge leads to fewer emergency visits and hospital readmissions.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a simple, organized discharge meeting with a GP reduces unplanned hospital visits and improves patient satisfaction.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but it only tested a communication process, not a new drug or treatment. The results may not apply to all cancer types or healthcare systems.
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Locations
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Centre Hospitalier Auch
Auch, 32008, France
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Hopital Rangueil
Toulouse, 31 059, France
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Institut Claudius Regaud
Toulouse, 31059, France