Can a phone call replace a Doctor's visit? rural health study tests telemedicine
NCT ID NCT07299201
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether proactive telemedicine (phone or online check-ins) works as well as in-person visits for people in rural areas who haven't seen a doctor in over a year. Researchers will measure how many people start using healthcare again and whether their quality of life changes. The goal is to see if remote care can improve access to preventive health services.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Telemedicine brief behavioural lifestyle intervention
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that remote check-ins are as good as in-person visits for reaching people who haven't seen a doctor in a while, potentially improving access in rural areas.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (120 people) comparing two approaches, not testing a new treatment. Results may not apply to other regions or populations.
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Locations
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EAP Anoia rural. Gerència d'Atenció Primària i a la comunitària Penedès. Institut Català de la Salut. Departament de Salut. Generalitat de Catalunya
Igualada, Barcelona, 08700, Spain