Home ER visits tested in new study

NCT ID NCT06299774

First seen Mar 19, 2026 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study tested whether getting emergency care at home works as well as going to the hospital emergency department. 229 adults who needed emergency care were randomly assigned to receive care at home or in the ER. The main goal was to see if home care led to fewer hospital visits within 9 days.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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