Monitoring vital signs of patients at home
Official title: Continuous Monitoring With Real-time Transmission of Vital Signs to Healthcare Professionals From Patients at Home
Run by Bispebjerg Hospital · NCT06077851 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing whether using wireless devices to monitor vital signs at home can help keep high-risk patients out of the hospital and reduce the number of times they need to be readmitted.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Bispebjerg Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Copenhagen, NV) |
| Trial ID | NCT06077851 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who have been admitted for acute medical conditions and are scheduled for discharge to their homes.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients receiving palliative treatment or those with certain chronic conditions and abnormal vital parameters may not benefit from this monitoring.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the use of wireless, continuous monitoring of vital signs in patients at home, focusing on the frequency of alarms triggered by abnormal parameters and their implications for hospital readmission or serious adverse events within 30 days. It aims to address the challenges of acute hospital admissions and the common occurrence of readmissions among patients with chronic conditions. By utilizing recent advancements in technology, the study seeks to provide real-time analytics of vital signs for high-risk patients, potentially alleviating hospital overcrowding.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce hospital readmissions and improve patient outcomes by allowing for timely interventions at home.
How similar studies have gone: While continuous monitoring in hospitals has shown promise, this specific approach for home monitoring is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Adult patients (≥18 years) admitted (with at least one night stay) with an acute medical disease and scheduled for discharge to their own homes Adult patients (≥18 years) who have contacted the EMS and, after assessment by paramedic personnel, not deemed sick enough for immediate hospital admission. Exclusion Criteria: Patients placed on palliative treatment. Acceptable chronically abnormal vital parameters of SpO2\<88%, MAP\<70, RR\>24, or HR\>110. Allergy to plaster, plastic, or silicone. A pacemaker or Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) device. If the patient was deemed not able to open the front door when visited by the investigator. Inability to give informed consent.
Where it's running
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Bispebjerg Hospital
Copenhagen, Nv, Denmark Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Emilie Sigvardt, MD — Bispebjerg Hospital
- Study coordinator: Emilie Sigvardt, MD
- Email: emilie.sigvardt@regionh.dk
- Phone: 28254123
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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.