AI could revolutionize ER triage and cut wait times
NCT ID NCT07312968
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores whether artificial intelligence can help emergency rooms sort patients more accurately and predict how long they will stay. Researchers will analyze data from 1,500 patients to see if AI models can reduce mistakes in triage. The goal is to develop tools that help doctors make faster, better decisions in busy ERs.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to AI tools that help emergency rooms sort patients more accurately and manage resources better.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study, so the AI may not work as well in real-world settings or may not improve outcomes significantly.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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1,500 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
All individuals who request access to the ER will be duly considered.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * all Exclusion Criteria: * Patients labelled with red codes and serious injuries.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Catanzaro
Catanzaro, Italy
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