Comparing Home Hospitalization to Traditional Hospital Stays
Characteristics Associated With Duration of Home Hospitalization in Internal Department Versus Hospital in Internal Ward
Sheba Medical Center · NCT06049875
This study is testing whether patients with certain infections can recover better at home instead of in a hospital, comparing their experiences and outcomes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sheba Medical Center (other gov) |
| Locations | 3 sites (Ramat Gan and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06049875 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to characterize and evaluate a home hospitalization program in Israel, focusing on patients who arrive at the emergency room. It will compare the duration of home hospitalization against traditional hospitalization in an internal ward. The study targets patients aged 18 and older with specific infections or conditions, ensuring they do not suffer from immunodeficiency. By analyzing patient outcomes, the study seeks to provide insights into the effectiveness of home-based care as an alternative to hospital stays.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 18 and over who present to the emergency room with specific infections or flare-ups of chronic conditions and do not have immunodeficiency.
Not a fit: Patients who are cognitively impaired or suffer from immunodeficiency may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved patient care and reduced strain on hospital resources by validating home hospitalization as a viable alternative.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results in home hospitalization approaches, indicating potential for success in this area.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Criteria for the inclusion of the patients who come to the cognitive screening and who speak Hebrew to sign an informed consent with diagnoses: * Respiratory infections in a patient who does not suffer from immunodeficiency * Infection of the urinary tract in a patient who does not suffer from immunodeficiency * Soft tissue infection of the lower limbs in a patient who does not suffer from immunodeficiency * Flare-up of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in a patient who does not demonstrate respiratory failure in the emergency department * Infection of the upper/lower digestive tract in a patient who does not suffer from immunodeficiency * Starting the investigation of a prolonged febrile illness of unknown origin in a patient who does not suffer from immunodeficiency * Flare-up of heart failure in a respiratory and hemodynamically stable patient - including hypoxemia Exclusion Criteria:• Patients who are not cognitively fit * Patients who do not speak Hebrew * Patients who came to the emergency department with delirium * Patients who do not have the appropriate conditions for home hospitalization - terminally ill, lack of family support, and lack of ability to operate technologies in a home setting * Patients with hemodynamic, respiratory or neurological instability. * Patients whose treatment requires the use of measures or drugs that cannot be provided in a hospital setting * Unbalanced psychiatric patients * Patients who live within a radius of more than 50 km from Sheba Hospital (according to the procedure of the Ministry of Health) * Patients who are not interested in home hospitalization / or who were hospitalized during home hospitalization
Where this trial is running
Ramat Gan and 2 other locations
- Difference between tow independent mean -tow groups — Ramat Gan, Israel (RECRUITING)
- Sheba Medical Center — Ramat Gan, Israel (RECRUITING)
- Daniella Daliyot — Ramat Gan, Israel (RECRUITING)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Home Hospitalization