Computer alert aims to catch silent kidney disease in diabetes patients
NCT ID NCT05342545
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed trial tested whether an on-screen electronic alert in the doctor's computer system could increase testing for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in people with type 2 diabetes. About 400 patients who hadn't had a key kidney test in the past year took part. The alert reminded doctors to order a urine test to check for early kidney damage, with the goal of catching CKD sooner and improving outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Electronic alert (Best Practice Advisory) in the EPIC health record system
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this alert system could help doctors catch kidney disease earlier in people with type 2 diabetes, leading to better care and lower healthcare costs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study testing a process change, not a new treatment. The alert may not change doctor behavior or improve patient outcomes in the long run.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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