New program aims to cut frequent ER visits and costs
NCT ID NCT07635680
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a program called DAUM for adults who visit the emergency department at least four times a year. The program connects them with a support team to create a personalized health and social plan. Researchers measured whether the program reduced ER visits and saved money. The study included 153 participants and followed them for one year.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- case-management program (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could reduce unnecessary emergency visits and lower healthcare costs for frequent users.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may not apply broadly. The program requires cooperation from patients and doctors, which may limit its effectiveness.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nancy University Hospital
Nancy, France