Study seeks best hospital path for frail seniors
NCT ID NCT06873256
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether frail elderly patients (aged 75+ with a high frailty score) do better when admitted directly to a hospital ward versus through the emergency department. Researchers tracked 310 patients for 90 days after hospitalization, counting re-admissions or deaths. The goal is to find which care pathway leads to better outcomes and could guide future hospital planning.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help hospitals design better care pathways for frail elderly patients, potentially reducing re-hospitalizations and improving outcomes without needing extra resources.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to other hospitals or regions.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Toulon-La Seyne sur Mer
Toulon, Var, 83100, France
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