Could a simple kit make telemedicine for sick kids easier?

NCT ID NCT06843564

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study gave 100 families of infants a kit with a thermometer, pulse oximeter, ear scope, and swab tests to use during telemedicine visits. The goal was to see if families would use the kit and find it helpful. Researchers measured how many families stayed in the study and how satisfied they were with the care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Remote Enhanced Assessment for Care at Home (REACH) Kit (thermometer, pulse oximeter, tele-otoscope, respiratory swab tests)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that providing families with simple telemedicine tools is a practical way to manage common childhood illnesses from home.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early pilot study with only 100 infants, so results may not apply to all families or settings. The study does not test whether the devices improve health outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics - Castle Shannon

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15234, United States

  • UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Primary Care Center

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States