CompletedNANCT07546071

Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Safety and Efficiency of a Virtual-Hybrid Emergency Department Model Versus Standard Emergency Department Management in Non-Urgent Patients

Sponsor: Sheba Medical Center

Trial Details

Condition	Emergency Care, Telemedicine, Emergency Department Crowding
Intervention	Telemedicine-Based Remote Physician Assessment
Phase	NA
Status	Completed
Participants	200
Est. Completion	31 Jan 2026
Last Updated	7 May 2026

Primary Outcome

Emergency Department Length of Stay

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years and older * Presentation to the emergency department during study recruitment hours * Ability to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Arrival by ambulance * Severe pain, defined as a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score of 8 or higher * Emergency Severity Index (ESI) level 1 or 2 * Language barriers or technological difficulties without an accompanying person able to assist * Isolated orthopedic complaints with suspected fracture or dislocation * Repeat emergency department visit for the same complaint within the previous 72 hours

Trial Sites

Countries

Israel

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