ER to street: can a simple referral keep homeless patients out of the hospital?

NCT ID NCT07209072

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether homeless adults who get a referral to a street medicine team after an ER visit have fewer repeat ER visits and hospital stays compared to those who get routine follow-up. About 390 unsheltered adults will take part. The goal is to improve access to primary care and reduce unnecessary hospital use.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

street medicine follow-up (behavioral intervention)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could show that connecting homeless patients to street medicine after an ER visit reduces repeat ER visits and hospital stays.

What could go wrong

This is a relatively small, single-site study. The intervention is behavioral, so results may vary by location and patient engagement. It does not test a drug or cure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emergencies

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Denver Health Medical Center

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    Denver, Colorado, 80204, United States

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