Can a paramedic at home replace the ER? new study tests the idea
NCT ID NCT06299774
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether getting emergency care at home is as good as going to the emergency room. 229 adults were randomly assigned to receive care at home from a paramedic and remote doctor, or to go to a standard ER. The main goal was to see how many needed an ER visit or hospital stay within 9 days.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Emergency care at home delivered by a paramedic and remote physician
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that home-based emergency care is a safe and faster alternative to the ER for some patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 229 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Home care may not be suitable for all emergencies.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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