Acute Medical ProblemGERIA-UHNCT07302555
Outcomes of Patients Over 75 Years of Age Who Consulted the Emergency Department for a Medical Problem
An observational study of Acute Medical Problem, run by University Hospital, Strasbourg, France at 1 site in France.
Trial summary
The increasing activity of emergency departments, coupled with a decrease in the number of hospital beds, is leading to operational changes, of which the Short-Stay Unit (UHCD) is one example. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 75 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Acute Medical Problem
- How many people
- 2,000 participants
- Where
- 1 siteFrance
- Study dates
- 13 Oct 2025to Apr 2027
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 75 years and older
- All sexes
- Older adult
Study population: Patient aged ≥ 75 years admitted to the Strasbourg Emergency Department (Hautepierre and NHC) during 2019 for an acute medical problem
Who may be able to join
- Patient aged ≥ 75 years
- Patient admitted to the Strasbourg Emergency Department (Hautepierre and NHC) during 2019 for an acute medical problem
- Patient with an indication for hospitalization in a conventional medical ward
Who cannot join
- Patient who died during their visit to the Emergency Department prior to hospitalization
- Patient admitted for a scheduled hospitalization
- Patient not requiring hospitalization in a conventional medical ward (either discharged home after the Emergency Department visit or admitted to intensive care)
- Patient admitted to the Emergency Department for a surgical condition
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
France1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Service de Soins de Soins Médicaux et de Réadaptation - Réanimation - CHU de Strasbourg - France
Strasbourg, 67091
Alexandre BOUSSUGE, MD, 33 3 88 11 54 61, alexandre.boussuge@chru-strasbourg.fr
Alexandre BOUSSUGE, MD
About this study
Official title: Outcomes of Patients Over 75 Years of Age Who Consulted the Emergency Department for a Medical Problem, Depending on Their Direct Admission to a Medical Ward Versus Prior Hospitalization in the Short-Stay Unit (UHCD).
The increasing activity of emergency departments, coupled with a decrease in the number of hospital beds, is leading to operational changes, of which the Short-Stay Unit (UHCD) is one example. Initially designed for stays of less than 24 hours, it now finds itself providing supplementary hospitalization for downstream services, which is detrimental to the most vulnerable elderly patients.
- Conditions
- Acute Medical Problem
- Keywords
- Acute medical problem, Patient over 75 years of age
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
3-month mortality rate depending on whether or not they were hospitalized in the UHCD.
Measured: 3-month mortality rate after hospitalization
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Dec 2025
- Study start13 Oct 2025
- Primary completionApr 2027 (estimated)
- Study completionApr 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Acute Medical ProblemStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University Hospital, Strasbourg, FranceThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Enrolment
- 2,000 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07302555
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 9452
- Acronym
- GERIA-UH
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 10 Dec 2025
- Last updated
- 24 Dec 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Outcomes of Patients Over 75 Years of Age Who Consulted the Emergency Department for a Medical Problem, Depending on Their Direct Admission to a Medical Ward Versus Prior Hospitalization in the Short-Stay Unit (UHCD).
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07302555
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- GERIA-UH / 9452
- Conditions
- Acute Medical Problem
- Keywords
- Acute medical problem, Patient over 75 years of age
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 2,000 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, FranceUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 13 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Apr 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Apr 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 24 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The increasing activity of emergency departments, coupled with a decrease in the number of hospital beds, is leading to operational changes, of which the Short-Stay Unit (UHCD) is one example. Initially designed for stays of less than 24 hours, it now finds itself providing supplementary hospitalization for downstream services, which is detrimental to the most vulnerable elderly patients.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 75 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Older adult
- Study population
- Patient aged ≥ 75 years admitted to the Strasbourg Emergency Department (Hautepierre and NHC) during 2019 for an acute medical problem
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Patient aged ≥ 75 years
- Patient admitted to the Strasbourg Emergency Department (Hautepierre and NHC) during 2019 for an acute medical problem
- Patient with an indication for hospitalization in a conventional medical ward
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Patient who died during their visit to the Emergency Department prior to hospitalization
- Patient admitted for a scheduled hospitalization
- Patient not requiring hospitalization in a conventional medical ward (either discharged home after the Emergency Department visit or admitted to intensive care)
- Patient admitted to the Emergency Department for a surgical condition
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
3-month mortality rate depending on whether or not they were hospitalized in the UHCD.
Time frame: 3-month mortality rate after hospitalization
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 24 Dec 2025.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Acute Medical Problem, run by University Hospital, Strasbourg, France at 1 site in France.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Dec 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in France. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Alexandre BOUSSUGE, MD (33 3 88 11 54 61, alexandre.boussuge@chru-strasbourg.fr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
3-month mortality rate depending on whether or not they were hospitalized in the UHCD. (time frame: 3-month mortality rate after hospitalization). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 24 Dec 2025.