CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT

This study tests a refined computer alert that prompts emergency room doctors to order a consultation with an addiction counselor for patients with opioid use disorder. Researchers will enroll 300 adults with moderate to severe opioid use disorder who visit the ER. The goal is to…

This study tested a computer tool designed to help emergency room doctors follow best practices for treating opioid use disorder. Researchers looked at whether the tool increased the use of standard assessments and buprenorphine treatment. The study involved 267 adults with moder…

This pilot study tests whether generative AI, like ChatGPT, can help doctors in intensive care make better clinical decisions. Physicians in a medical ICU are randomly assigned to use AI alongside usual resources or usual resources alone, then switch. The study measures satisfact…

This study tests a new AI tool called ANCHOR that acts like a safety checker for doctors treating very sick patients. 240 adults in Ohio, Washington, and Virginia will be randomly assigned to standard care, AI-assisted care, or AI-assisted care plus ANCHOR. The goal is to see if …

This completed study tested different strategies to help emergency doctors start buprenorphine treatment for people with opioid use disorder. Researchers used a computer system to prompt nurses and doctors, and gave patients educational materials. The goal was to see which combin…

This completed trial tested two ways of reminding doctors to prescribe statins to patients who need them. Over 3,300 patients were included. One reminder popped up and required action, while the other was less intrusive. The goal was to see which method works better without overw…