Student phone tree tested to protect vulnerable patients during pandemic
NCT ID NCT04359875
First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study looked at whether a systematic phone call from a medical student, working with a general practitioner, could reduce hospitalizations in patients with chronic heart or mental health conditions during the COVID-19 lockdown in France. Over 22,000 patients aged 70 and older took part. The goal was to see if this simple check-in could catch problems early and prevent emergency hospital visits.
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Dibao-Dina
Tours, 37000, France
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