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New Decision-Support tool aims to get more hospital patients home

NCT ID NCT05964205

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Brittany Lapin Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study is testing a computer tool called PT-PENCIL that helps physical therapists decide which hospital patients need therapy most urgently. The goal is to see if using the tool leads to more patients being able to go home after their hospital stay instead of to a nursing facility. The study includes nearly 10,000 adults admitted to various medical and surgical services.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Electronic clinical decision support tool
What this could lead to
If successful, this tool could help hospitals better target physical therapy to patients who need it most, potentially increasing the number of patients who can go home instead of to a facility.
What could go wrong
This is an observational implementation study, not a randomized trial, so results may be influenced by other factors. The tool is based on predictions and may not work equally well for all patient groups.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 9,704 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2023

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Physical Therapists at CCF Main, Fairview, \& Hillcrest hospitals who are being trained on the use and implementation of the PT-PENCIL tool for general clinical care. Patients (SOC data) who are seen by physical therapists at CCF Main, Fairview, \& Hillcrest hospitals during the study time period, who may or may not (dependent on the pilot stepped-wedge design, see protocol) have the PT-PENCIL tool utilized in their care.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Admitted for at least one overnight * Total ICU LOS \< 48 hours * Primary medical service is any of: cardiology, vascular medicine, cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, hepatology, internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, pulmonology, nephrology, urology, colorectal surgery, general surgery, neurology, neurosurgery Exclusion \- Individuals under the age of 18.

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Physical therapy evaluation

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Locations

  • Cleveland Clinic

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States