Smart homes for seniors: telemonitoring trial aims to cut hospital stays
NCT ID NCT02155686
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether home automation and remote monitoring can help elderly people (65+) with multiple chronic conditions live safely at home. Over 500 participants had their homes equipped with sensors that tracked health signs and sent alerts to doctors. The main goal was to see if this approach reduces unplanned hospital stays. The study was completed and focused on gathering evidence about the effectiveness of combining home automation with telemedicine.
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Service de Gériatrie - CHU de LImoges
Limoges, 87042, France
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