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Virtual house calls: could remote exams keep fragile kids out of the hospital?
NCT ID NCT05408143
First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether adding an enhanced telemedicine program to standard comprehensive care helps children with complex medical conditions avoid hospital stays. Families will use mobile devices to measure temperature, oxygen levels, and listen to heart and lungs, while doctors examine skin, throat, and ears remotely. The study compares outcomes like days of medical care and serious illness episodes between children receiving this extra telemedicine support and those receiving standard care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Enhanced telemedicine program using remote examination devices (thermometer, pulse oximeter, digital stethoscope, and camera) during clinic hours
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this approach could reduce hospitalizations and serious illnesses for children with complex medical needs, improving their quality of life and lowering healthcare costs.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is early and single-center, so results may not apply broadly. Remote exams might miss critical findings, and the technology could be challenging for some families.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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