Hospital treatment at home for elderly patients with acute illnesses
Official title: Improving and Evaluation of a New Cross-sectoral Hospital at Home Model for Elderly Acute Ill Patients
Run by Defactum, Central Denmark Region · NCT05360914 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new way to treat elderly patients with certain acute illnesses at home instead of in the hospital to see if it keeps them safer and happier.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 849 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Defactum, Central Denmark Region Government |
| Locations | 3 sites (Silkeborg and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 1, 2022 |
| Main results expected | August 2027 |
| Study ends | August 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 9, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT05360914 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are elderly individuals aged 65 and over who have stable acute medical conditions and live in their own homes or nursing homes.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unable to provide informed consent or those whose care capacity is fully utilized by the municipal acute team may 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 a Hospital at Home (HaH) treatment model designed for elderly patients with stable acute medical conditions such as cystitis, erysipelas, and pneumonia. The approach aims to provide care in the patient's home, reducing the need for hospital admissions and minimizing risks associated with hospitalization, such as delirium and loss of functional ability. The study involves collaboration between general practitioners, pre-hospital services, and emergency departments in three municipalities in Central Denmark. The goal is to optimize patient satisfaction and resource utilization in healthcare.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance patient satisfaction and improve health outcomes for elderly patients by allowing them to receive care in a familiar environment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have indicated that Hospital at Home models can be effective, suggesting potential success for this approach, although this specific model has not yet been evaluated.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * The patient should be aged 65 and over * Diagnosed with a stable acute medical conditions e.g. cystitis, erysipelas, pneumonia * The patient should be living in their own home or a nursing home before entering the study * The patient should be residing in one of the three municipalities (Viborg, Skive and Silkeborg) * The patient must have been seen by the GP or the pre-hospital service in the case of disease in question * The patient should speak and understand Danish. * The patient should give informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * The patient is unable to give written consent * The capacity of the municipal acut team care was fully utilised.
Where it's running
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Silkeborg municipality
Silkeborg, Denmark Recruiting -
Skive municipality
Skive, Denmark Recruiting -
Viborg municipality
Viborg, Denmark Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Camilla Palmhøj Nielsen, Ph.D — Defactum, Central Denmark Region
- Study coordinator: Camilla Palmhøj Nielsen, Ph.D
- Email: camilla.palmhoj@rm.dk
- Phone: +4521621238
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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.