The objective of the TRANSCARE study is to evaluate the use of a digital remote monitoring system to reduce the risk of 30-day readmission in multimorbid elderly patients. The pilot study is multicenter, and the trial will be conducted across 3 sites: Italy, Romania, and Norway. The overall goal of the TRANSCARE project is to create a digital monitoring ecosystem capable of identifying and preventing the risk of readmission. Two hundred and ten older adults aged over 65, who meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria, will be enrolled in the study. They will be randomized into two groups and allocated to an intervention group or a control group.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Able to stand and walk even with support;
* Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) ≥ 18;
* Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) score 2-7;
Exclusion Criteria:
* Allergy to nichel components;
* Concomitant participation in other studies;
* Severe dementia condition
* Mild to moderate dementia condition in the absence of the caregiver
* Terminal chronic renal failure with the need for dialysis
* Inability or unwillingness to sign written informed consent;
* Pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator;
* Metastatic cancer or immunosuppressive therapy;
* Significant visual or hearing impairment;
* Severe systemic diseases with life expectancy \< 6 year;
* Move to nursing home after discharge
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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30-Day Re-hospitalization Rate
Timeframe: 30 days post-discharge
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07731126
SponsorIstituto Nazionale di Ricovero e Cura per Anziani