Home ER care tested: fewer hospital visits?

NCT ID NCT06299774

First seen Mar 19, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

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

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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