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.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sygehus Sønderjylland
RECRUITINGAabenraa, Southern Denmark, 6200, Denmark
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