Can a virtual geriatric team keep seniors out of the hospital?
NCT ID NCT06893419
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a geriatric telemanagement program for nursing home residents who have just been discharged from the hospital. A geriatrician leads a virtual team with the resident's doctor and nursing home staff to review diagnoses and treatments. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce hospital readmissions by at least 15% and improve care coordination.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- geriatric telemanagement program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a cost-effective model to reduce hospital readmissions and improve care for older adults transitioning from hospital to nursing homes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (102 participants) focused on feasibility and process outcomes, not a direct treatment. Results may not apply to all nursing homes or healthcare settings.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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IRCCS INRCA Hospital
RECRUITINGAncona, 60127, Italy