Can smart alerts help ICU doctors catch problems faster?

NCT ID NCT06996626

First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This study tests a computer system that scans electronic health records and generates alerts when a clinician's behavior seems unusual. The alerts are either shown to the ICU team or hidden, and researchers compare whether seeing the alerts leads to more clinical actions. About 7,445 patients in intensive care units are included. The goal is to see if real-time alerts can improve bedside decision-making.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a way to improve patient safety by catching unusual patterns in real time.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage study testing a decision-support tool, not a treatment. The alerts may not change behavior or improve outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Critical Illness

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UPMC Montefiore

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

  • UPMC Presbyterian

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States