Understanding why patients return to emergency care after initial treatment
Official title: Evaluation of the Reasons for Recourse and Diagnoses Associated With Early Recourse to an Emergency Structure After Initial Treatment Followed by a Return Home
Run by University Hospital, Strasbourg, France · NCT06194253 · 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 looks at why some adults go back to the emergency room within a week after their first visit to see if understanding these reasons can help improve their care and reduce repeat visits.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Strasbourg, France Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Strasbourg) |
| Trial ID | NCT06194253 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have returned to the emergency department within seven days for the same reason after initial treatment.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have not returned to the emergency department or those who oppose the use of their data for research 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 observational study aims to investigate the reasons behind early recourse to emergency care after initial treatment in adults. It focuses on patients who revisit the emergency department within a week of their first visit for the same issue. By analyzing data from the University Hospital in Strasbourg, the study seeks to identify risk factors associated with these early readmissions, which could inform targeted prevention strategies. The findings may help improve outpatient care and reduce unnecessary emergency visits.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better management of emergency care resources and improved patient outcomes through targeted interventions.
How similar studies have gone: While studies on emergency department revisits exist, this specific focus on the general adult population in France is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Major subject (≥18 years old) * Subject treated in the emergency room of the NHC or Hautepierre and having consulted the emergency room of one of the two sites 7 days after their first visit for an identical reason for recourse between January 1, 2017 to January 31, 2023. * Patient who has not expressed his opposition to the reuse of his data for scientific research purposes. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient having expressed his opposition to the retrospective reuse of his data
Where it's running
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Service d'Accueil des Urgences - CHU de Strasbourg - France
Strasbourg, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sabrina Garnier Kepka, MD
- Email: Sabrina.GARNIER-KEPKA@chru-strasbourg.fr
- Phone: 33 3 69 55 13 35
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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.