Can a simple phone call keep seniors out of the hospital?

NCT ID NCT06451692

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

Summary

This study tests whether a clinical pharmacist calling a patient's general practitioner 90 days after hospital discharge can reduce readmissions and emergency visits. It includes 800 patients aged 65 and older who take at least seven medications. The goal is to improve communication between hospital and primary care to better manage complex medication regimens.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

clinical pharmacist follow-up call

What this could lead to

If it works, this could reduce hospital readmissions and improve medication management for older adults taking many drugs.

What could go wrong

This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (800 participants) testing a communication process, not a drug. Results may not apply to other hospitals or regions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dementia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Sygehus Sønderjylland

    RECRUITING

    Aabenraa, Southern Denmark, 6200, Denmark