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Rolling hospital room: could a mobile diagnostic unit slash nursing home hospitalisations?

NCT ID NCT07634757

Disease control Sponsor: Universität des Saarlandes Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a Mobile Geriatric Unit (MGU) — a van equipped with a CT scanner, X-ray, ultrasound, and other diagnostic tools — can reduce hospitalisations for nursing home residents. The MGU brings on-site diagnostics and telemedicine specialist consultations, allowing many conditions to be assessed and treated without a trip to the hospital. Researchers will compare hospital admission rates during a 12-month period without the MGU to a 12-month period with it, involving nearly 5,000 residents.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Mobile Geriatric Unit (on-site diagnostics and telemedicine)
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could reduce unnecessary hospital trips for nursing home residents, keeping them comfortable in familiar surroundings.
What could go wrong
This is an observational before-after study, not a randomised trial, so results may be influenced by other changes over time. The mobile unit may not be feasible or cost-effective in all settings.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 4,907 people

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

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Mar 2028

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

Residents of participating nursing homes

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Residents of participating nursing homes * Informed consent from participant or legal representative Exclusion Criteria: * Acute life-threatening conditions requiring immediate hospitalisation

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Hospitalisation prevention Nursing home care

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nursing Homes in Saarland

    Homburg, Saarland, 66421, Germany