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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Technische Universität Dresden Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Magdeburg) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2019 |
| Main results expected | December 2038 |
| Study ends | July 2041 |
| Registry record updated | August 7, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT05855720 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
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Institute for Social Medicine and Health System Research (ISMG), Medical Faculty, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg
Magdeburg, Germany Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Anne Neumann, PhD
- Email: anne.neumann@ukdd.de
- Phone: +4 351 458
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.