Short hospital stay plus home care may help heart failure patients
NCT ID NCT04878263
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new care pathway for people hospitalized with acute heart failure. Instead of a standard hospital stay, some patients were discharged early (within 4 days) and received follow-up care at home from both hospital and private practice teams. The goal was to see if this approach was as safe as usual care and could reduce deaths or unplanned readmissions within 6 months. The study involved 361 adults and compared the two care methods.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
organized care pathway (short hospitalization followed by home care)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could improve recovery and reduce hospital readmissions for heart failure patients.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but results may not apply to all patients or settings. The intervention is a care process, not a new drug, so benefits may be modest.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Toulon La Seyne sur Mer
Toulon, Var, 83100, France
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Hôpital Sainte Anne
Toulon, Var, 83000, France