Could your living room replace a hospital bed? new study tests home care for acutely ill patients

NCT ID NCT07274072

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares treating acutely ill patients at home versus in a hospital. Researchers will look at costs, safety, patient satisfaction, and outcomes like readmission and mortality. 200 adults with conditions like infections or heart failure will take part, with half receiving hospital-level care at home and half in a traditional hospital.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Hospital at Home care (daily medical visits, infusions, physiotherapy, diagnostics at home)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that treating certain acutely ill patients at home is as safe and effective as hospital care, while reducing costs and improving patient satisfaction.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study with only 200 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Differences in patient health between groups could affect comparisons, and home care may not be suitable for all conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Patient Satisfaction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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  • Contact

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Locations

  • Hospital at Home AG

    RECRUITING

    Zollikon, Canton of Zurich, 8702, Switzerland