Home Hospital for Suddenly Ill Adults (NCT03524222)
Home Hospital for Suddenly Ill Adults: A Clinical Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The investigators propose a home hospital model of care that substitutes for treatment in an acute care hospital. Limited studies of the home hospital model have demonstrated that a sizeable proportion of acute care can be delivered in the home with equal quality and safety, reduced cost, and improved patient experience.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Home Hospitalization (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts
- Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (617) 732-7063
Email: dmlevine@partners.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.