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AI and telemedicine could help nursing homes in doctor shortages

NCT ID NCT04679181

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed pilot study looked at whether nursing home staff in areas with few doctors would accept using artificial intelligence and telemedicine to help care for elderly residents. The study involved 137 participants aged 65 and older living in nursing homes located in medical deserts. The goal was to measure how often nurses used the AI/telemedicine system instead of usual care, and to compare delays in getting medical advice and rates of unplanned hospitalizations.

What this could mean

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Active substance
telemedicine and artificial intelligence
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that AI and telemedicine are practical tools to help nursing homes in remote areas get faster medical advice.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply to all nursing homes. It only measures acceptability, not whether it improves health outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

137 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2020

Finished

Mar 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient older than 65 years old. * Patient living in Nursing Home located in medical desert. * Patient presenting symptoms involved medical doctor call. * Patient or legal representative having signed consent form * Patient covered by social security Exclusion Criteria: * End of life patient. * Chronic aphasic patient.

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Homes for the aged

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • EHPAD Ernest Coulaud

    Peyrelevade, 19290, France

  • EHPAD J et M Colaud

    Saint-Privat, 19220, France

  • EHPAD La Porte d'Aquitaine

    La Roche-Chalais, 24490, France

  • EHPAD Le Bois Joli

    Auzances, 23700, France

  • EHPAD Le Chant des Rivières

    Chambon-sur-Voueize, 23170, France

  • Ehpad Le Chavanon

    Merlines, 19340, France