NCT07209072 Emergency Department Linkage to Care for Patients Experiencing Homelessness
| NCT ID | NCT07209072 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Denver Health and Hospital Authority |
| Condition | Homelessness |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 390 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-12-05 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-06 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 390 participants in total. It began in 2025-12-05 with a primary completion date of 2027-06.
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Brief Summary
In an effort to improve access to primary care at time of discharge, patients who are homeless will be given either enhanced follow up through a street medicine team or routine follow up in clinic.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. adult (≥18 years of age) DHMC ED patient, 2. currently unsheltered, defined as living on the streets, in a vehicle, or in another place not fit for human habitation, 3. anticipating ED discharge, with 4. a diagnosis listed below that requires short-term follow up: * COPD or asthma exacerbation * Bacterial or viral pneumonia * CHF with volume overload * SSTI * Dehydration requiring IV fluids * Hyperglycemia secondary to DM * Frostbite * First- and second-degree burns * Bacterial ENT infections * Diabetic foot infection * Traumatic head injury * Pregnancy * Opioid overdose 5. a stable location (i.e., an intersection, landmark, or encampment where they can be located by the street medicine team) within Denver County for at least 2 weeks. Exclusion Criteria: 1. have altered mentation (e.g., intoxication, or secondary to medical, psychiatric, or behavioral conditions) that are unable to communicate their location, contact information, or agree to follow up. 2. are prisoners, 3. previously enrolled.
Contact & Investigator
Jason Haukoos, MD MSc
STUDY DIRECTOR
Denver Health Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07209072 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Homelessness. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07209072 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07209072 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at kathleen.joseph@dhha.org for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07209072 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Denver, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07209072 clinical trial?
NCT07209072 is sponsored by Denver Health and Hospital Authority. The principal investigator is Jason Haukoos, MD MSc at Denver Health Medical Center. The trial plans to enroll 390 participants.