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
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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
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Hospital at Home AG
RECRUITINGZollikon, Canton of Zurich, 8702, Switzerland