Can pharmacists help patients by screening for social needs?

NCT ID NCT06802393

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This completed pilot study tested whether pharmacists can help patients by screening for health-related social needs—like food or housing insecurity—during emergency department visits. About 58 adults took part, with some receiving the screening and referrals to community resources. The goal was to see if this approach reduces hospital readmissions and emergency visits within 30 days.

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 show that connecting patients with community resources after a hospital visit reduces return trips to the hospital.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 58 participants, so results may not apply to other hospitals or larger populations. It also does not test a drug or treatment.

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Conditions

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Emergencies

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Contacts and locations

Locations

Buffalo General Medical Center

Buffalo, New York, 14203, United States

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