Reducing inappropriate use of emergency services in Bergamo through community health care
Official title: Impact of a Community-Based Primary Health Care Project on the Inappropriate Use of Emergency Medical System in Bergamo
Run by Fondazione San Giuliano Onlus · NCT06862882 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if better access to community health care can help reduce unnecessary emergency calls in Bergamo.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | Any age to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Fondazione San Giuliano Onlus Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ciserano) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 1, 2020 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2025 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | March 11, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06862882 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals who have made urgent calls to the Emergency Medical System.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who make non-urgent calls to the Emergency Medical System 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 observational study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a Community-Based Primary Health Care Project in reducing inappropriate calls to the Emergency Medical System in Bergamo. By analyzing monthly changes in urgent calls, the study seeks to determine whether improved primary health care can alleviate the burden on emergency services. The project focuses on enhancing access to appropriate health care resources for patients in the community. The findings could inform future health care strategies and policies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this project could lead to more efficient use of emergency medical services and better health outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown that community-based health care initiatives can effectively reduce unnecessary emergency service use, suggesting this approach has potential.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Urgent Emergency Medical System call Exclusion Criteria: * Non-urgent Emergency Medical System call
Where it's running
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Fondazione San Giuliano Onlus
Ciserano, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mirco Nacoti, MD — Fondazione San Giuliano Onlus
- Study coordinator: Mirco Nacoti, MD
- Email: mnacoti@asst-pg23.it
- Phone: +39 3428363854
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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.