Telemedicine Check-Ins may slash ER trips for seniors
NCT ID NCT04008472
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether regular telemedicine visits could prevent emergency room trips and hospital stays for elderly nursing home residents with multiple health problems. Over 400 residents in 9 French nursing homes received a telemedicine check-up every 3 months for a year, plus extra visits as needed. The goal was to see if this remote monitoring could catch health issues early and reduce unplanned hospital care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- telemedicine device (remote consultations with a geriatrician)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that regular telemedicine check-ups help keep elderly nursing home residents healthier and out of the hospital.
- What could go wrong
- This trial is completed but results are not yet widely published, so we don't know if it truly reduced hospital visits. The approach may not work in all nursing homes or regions.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Limoges
Limoges, 87042, France