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NCT07146763
A Trial to Reduce Inappropriate Prescribing to Older Adults Visiting the Emergency Department
Conditions: Inappropriate Prescribing
Sex: All
Healthy volunteers: No
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 200
Sponsor: Yale University
Location: Yale New Haven Hospital Emergency Departments New Haven Connecticut
Summary
Cluster-randomized trial assessing the impact of interventions on guideline-concordant prescribing in Emergency Departments (ED). The study compares the effectiveness of feedback messages about potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) delivered by peer clinician prescribers or anonymous systems, compared to standard of care. The goal is to reduce PIM prescribing for older adults discharged from emergency departments.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Licensed clinicians with prescribing authority (physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant)
2. Practicing in one of the participating Yale New Haven Health System emergency departments
3. At least 30 Emergency Department (ED) discharge encounters with patients aged 65 years or older in the 12 months preceding study enrollment
4. Provides digital affirmative consent to participate
Exclusion Criteria:
* Failure to meet inclusion criteria
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07146763). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.
