New ER tool aims to tame agitation without restraints
NCT ID NCT04959279
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests a tool called ED-TREAT that helps emergency room staff spot and treat agitation early. The goal is to see if the tool is easy to use and can reduce the need for physical restraints. The study involves 26 adults at Yale New Haven Hospital, but enrollment is currently on hold.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ED-TREAT clinical decision support system
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this tool could help emergency departments manage agitated patients more calmly and reduce the need for physical restraints.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study (26 people) testing only feasibility, not effectiveness. The trial is currently suspended, so results may be delayed or inconclusive.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States
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