Helping decide if you can go home from the hospital
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a tool that helps doctors decide whether you can safely return home from the hospital. If you have memory problems, this tool may help make sure you get the right support when you leave.
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Who can take part
- You are 70 years old or older
- You have mild to moderate memory or thinking problems
- You are currently in a geriatric (elder-care) hospital unit
- You were living at home before coming to the hospital
- You have not taken the DROM test before (a test that helps decide if it's safe to go home)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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