Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

Evaluation of flexible psychiatric care models in Germany

Official title: Bundesweit Einheitliche Wissenschaftliche Evaluation Von Modellvorhaben Nach § 64b SGB V ab 2022

Run by Technische Universität Dresden · NCT05855720 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see if new flexible psychiatric care models in Germany help patients more and cost less than regular psychiatric care.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment30000 (estimated)
SponsorTechnische Universität Dresden
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Magdeburg)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2019
Main results expectedDecember 2038
Study endsJuly 2041
Registry record updatedAugust 7, 2024
Trial IDNCT05855720 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients receiving treatment in participating psychiatric hospitals and insured with the relevant statutory health insurance funds.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have less than one year of follow-up data available will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates flexible and integrated psychiatric care models (FIT) in Germany, focusing on new projects initiated after 2022 and the continuation of existing projects. It aims to determine whether FIT care provides advantages over standard psychiatric care by analyzing anonymized claims data from participating hospitals. The study compares patient outcomes from FIT hospitals with those from similar control hospitals to assess effectiveness, costs, and cost-effectiveness. The evaluation is mandated by German law to ensure that these innovative care models meet their intended objectives.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved psychiatric care models that enhance patient outcomes and optimize resource use.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies evaluating similar flexible care models have shown promising results, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* treatment in any of the participating hospitals or control hospitals within recruitment phase (number of hospitals will be fix until June 2026)
* being insured with any of the participating SHI funds

Exclusion Criteria:

* less than one year follow-up data available

Where it's running

  • Institute for Social Medicine and Health System Research (ISMG), Medical Faculty, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg
    Magdeburg, Germany
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.