Mobile Geriatric Unit (MGU) to Reduce Hospitalisations in Nursing Home Residents
MGU
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observational
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1 country
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Brief Summary
This prospective observational before-after study evaluates the impact of a Mobile Geriatric Unit (MGU) on hospitalisation rates among nursing home residents. The study includes a 12-month control phase with usual care followed by a 12-month intervention phase during which the MGU is implemented. The MGU provides advanced on-site diagnostics and telemedicine-supported specialist consultation within nursing homes.
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at P75+ for all trials
Started Sep 2026
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
May 26, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
June 9, 2026
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
September 1, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
September 30, 2027
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
March 1, 2028
June 10, 2026
April 1, 2026
1.1 years
May 26, 2026
June 8, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Hospital admissions per person-year
Number of inpatient hospital admissions, excluding elective admissions.
Up to 24 months
Secondary Outcomes (7)
Mortality
Day 180
Functional status; mobility: modified Rankin Scale (mRS)
Day 180
Functional status; frailty: Clinical Frailty Scale
Day 180
Cognitive status
Day 180
Quality of life (EQ-5D-5L)
Day 180
- +2 more secondary outcomes
Study Arms (2)
Control Phase (Usual Care)
Usual care including general practitioner (GP) referral, hospital transport, and in-hospital diagnostics and treatment.
Intervention Phase (MGU)
On-site diagnostic evaluation using the Mobile Geriatric Unit with broad diagnostic capabilities followed by teleconsultation and further treatment by the general practitioner.
Interventions
The MGU is a mobile diagnostic unit providing on-site diagnostics in nursing homes. It includes a 32-slice (64 slice reconstruction) whole body CT scanner, digital X-ray, portable ultrasound, ECG, EEG, and point-of-care laboratory diagnostics. A physician and radiology technician perform diagnostics on-site. Results are transmitted via telemedicine to hospital specialists and communicated to the general practitioner for treatment decisions within 48 hours.
Eligibility Criteria
Residents of participating nursing homes
You may qualify if:
- Residents of participating nursing homes
- Informed consent from participant or legal representative
You may not qualify if:
- Acute life-threatening conditions requiring immediate hospitalisation
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Universität des Saarlandeslead
- DIKOM Consortiumcollaborator
Study Sites (1)
Nursing Homes in Saarland
Homburg, Saarland, 66421, Germany
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Klaus Fassbender, Professor
Universität des Saarlandes
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Principal Investigator
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
May 26, 2026
First Posted
June 9, 2026
Study Start
September 1, 2026
Primary Completion (Estimated)
September 30, 2027
Study Completion (Estimated)
March 1, 2028
Last Updated
June 10, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-04