Computer alert helps doctors prescribe better heart meds

NCT ID NCT06457152

First seen Jan 21, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tested an automatic alert in electronic health records to remind doctors to prescribe recommended heart failure medications. Over 1,100 patients with weak heart pumping function took part across four health systems. The goal was to see if the alert increased prescriptions for key drugs like mineralocorticoid antagonists and beta-blockers.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • NYU Langone Health

    New York, New York, 10016, United States

  • OhioHealth

    Columbus, Ohio, 43228, United States

  • University of Massachusetts

    Boston, Massachusetts, 01003, United States

  • University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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