Email nudge could improve COPD care for thousands
NCT ID NCT07181915
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether personalized emails to GP practices can improve prescribing for COPD, a long-term lung condition. About 270 practices in West Yorkshire, UK, will receive either a generic or a tailored email alongside their regular feedback reports. The goal is to see if small changes in communication help doctors follow best-practice guidelines. No patient treatments are changed directly.
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 successful, this could show that simple, personalized emails help doctors prescribe better for COPD patients, improving care quality.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on changing doctor behavior, not testing a new drug. Results may not apply to other regions or conditions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
Leeds, United Kingdom
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