New tool aims to curb opioid abuse by reminding doctors to check state database
NCT ID NCT06215560
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a computer alert that pops up when a doctor prescribes an opioid or sedative, reminding them to check Colorado's prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP). The goal was to see if the alert helps doctors follow state law and reduce risky prescribing. Researchers tracked nearly 90,000 patient encounters across emergency rooms, clinics, and hospitals.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Clinical decision support tool (EHR alert)
What this could lead to
If successful, this tool could help doctors follow state laws and reduce risky prescribing of opioids and sedatives, potentially lowering overdose rates.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study of an informational tool, not a treatment. It may not change prescribing behavior or patient outcomes significantly.
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University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States