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New study tracks whether Senior-Focused ER care keeps patients out of hospital

NCT ID NCT07237334

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Limerick Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study follows 150 adults aged 75 and older who visit a special emergency unit designed for seniors. Researchers want to see if this dedicated care reduces hospital admissions and improves quality of life. Participants will be tracked for outcomes like function, repeat ER visits, and nursing home placement.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 150 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2025

Expected to finish

Mar 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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 prospective older adults attending the GEMU that meet inclusion criteria will be invited to participate. However, this will be limited to the working hours of the research team (Monday-Friday, 8:00-20:00).

Ages

75 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Older adults aged ≥75 years * Manchester Triage System category 2-5 * Screen positive for risk of adverse outcomes after ED visit (≥ 2 on ISAR screening tool) * Presenting with a medical condition * Reviewed by the Older Persons Integrated Care Team Exclusion Criteria: * Patients presenting with a non-medical issue including major trauma or hip fracture * Patients presenting with acute stroke or transient ischaemic attack * Patients more appropriate to another alternative pathway e.g. deep vein thrombosis pathway, low risk chest pain pathway * Patients with acute coronary syndrome or unstable arrthymia * Patients requiring care in the resuscitation room * Patients with head injury (unless appropriate assessment and management has been fully completed by ED team) * Patients with possible spinal injury (unless appropriate assessment and management has been fully completed by ED/orthopaedic team) * Patients with low Glasgow Coma Scale * Other exclusions at the discretion of the Older Persons Integrated Care team depending on team capacity and expertise * Exclusion criteria as set out above, are in line with those set out in the UHL Operating Policy of the Older Persons Integrated Care Team.

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Conditions

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Frailty

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Frailty

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital Limerick

    RECRUITING

    Limerick, Munster, V94 F858, Ireland

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