Clinical Trial

Implementation and Evaluation of a Complex Intervention to Reduce Avoidable Transitions Between Nursing Home and Hospital

Study acronym: RATHER-NH
Active, Not Recruiting
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Summary
Hospital admissions can have a negative impact on the physical and emotional health of nursing home residents. Although evidence-based interventions have been developed to reduce hospitalisations, the evidence regarding their effectiveness is inconclusive and challenges have been reported in implementing these interventions within the nursing home context. Hence, this study aimed to implement and evaluate a complex intervention to reduce avoidable transitions between nursing home and hospital (RATHER-NH).
Protocol Amendment History 4 changes
critical Enrollment closed, study ongoing 2026-08-11
critical Recruitment opened 2026-08-07
notable Trial sites expanded: 0 -> 6 locations 2026-08-07
notable Primary completion pushed: 2027-04-01 -> 2027-05-01 2026-08-07
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07359521
Lead Sponsor Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Conditions Potentially Avoidable Hospitalisations
Enrollment 12 participants
Start Date 2026-06-01
Primary Completion 2027-05-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-06-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-08-10